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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 February 1, 2013. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085364, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Tuscaloosa, AL
Issue:
Veteran A presented to the Outpatient Pharmacy on Friday, 02/01/13. He stated that he received Veteran Bs medication through USPS. There were three (3) bags total. Veteran A noted that Veteran Bs address was incorrectly entered as his address. Veteran A opened one of Veteran Bs medication bags. The bag contained the patient Veteran Bs name, medication, and phone number. He did not take any of the medication. The address change report was used to determine who changed the address to the incorrect address. Update: 02/04/13:Veteran B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
Privacy Officer has mailed the HIPAA Notification letter to veteran. Re-education of staff has been provided regarding appropriate methods for handling and securing patient sensitive information by the immediate supervisor.The Privacy Officer is requesting that the ticket be closed.