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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 October 19, 2012. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081410, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 Milwaukee, WI
Issue:
Pharmacy dispensed Veteran A's medication to Veteran B by mistake. The error was discovered within one hour when Veteran A came to pick up Veteran A's medication. Veteran B was immediately contacted about the mistake, and Veteran B promptly returned the medication to the pharmacy for proper disposal. Update: 10/19/12:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Supervisor of responsible employee was made aware of incident and is taking appropriate supervisory action.