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VA Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 2, 2012. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000073588, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Charleston, SC
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's controlled medications. Veteran A is blind and took some of the tablets. Veterans A and B are related (cousins). Veteran A had his brother take the medications to Veteran B's home. Veteran B will be given a new supply of medications and arrangements are being made to get the mismailed package returned to Pharmacy at the VAMC. Update: 04/03/12:Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter, as his name and medications were disclosed improperly.
Outcome:
Supervisor in Pharmacy spoke with the Vault staff and reminded them to double check the UPS addresses against the Vista Label addresses. Supervisor is also working with our pharmacy automation company to develop a better way to print the UPS labels that may help to prevent future errors.