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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 8, 2011. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065542, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Clarksburg, WV
Issue:
Two prescriptions were filled and got mixed-up and were sent to the incorrect Veterans. Update: 08/09/11:Veteran A and B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
The staff in the area were re-educated on checking packages before mailing.