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VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 11, 2012. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000077711, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 Hines, IL
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's medication in the mail. Veteran A took all the medication and tried to get it refilled and then realized the medication was supposed to go to his neighbor down the street. Veteran B's name and medication information was compromised. Update: 07/12/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Employees will double check prescription name and mailing address name before sending out.