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Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 13, 2011. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067659, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Sheridan, WY
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's medications at the Pharmacy window; this occurred on 10/07/2011. As far as the Information Security Officer (ISO) knows this was discovered on 10/12/2011 and reported to leadership and the ISO on 10/13/2011. The Pharmacy is already working on how to resolve these types of issues. The employee who issued the medications has been counseled. Update: 10/13/2011:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
The Pharmacy is already working on how to resolve these types of issues. The employee who issued the medications has been counseled.