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Chillicothe VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 15, 2014. Also cited in 57 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000104186, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: CHILLICOTHE OH - 538
Issue:
A prescription bottle for Veteran A was mailed to Veteran B. Veteran B, who received the medication, recognized it was not her name and brought the medication back to the pharmacy. Veteran B's name and medication information was disclosed.
Outcome:
05/15/14: The Incident Resolution Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.