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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 30, 2011. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067316, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Providence, RI
Issue:
On 09/30/11 Quality Management reported that Veteran A had received the correct medication, however, the paperwork enclosed was for Veteran B. Veteran A stated that his paperwork did not accompany the prescription. The paperwork for Veteran B included his name, address, partial SSN and medication information. Update: 09/30/11:Veteran B will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
The Outpatient Pharmacy manager tracked the medication and informed the Privacy Officer that a volunteer processed the prescription. The manager concurred that it was the correct medication but incorrect paperwork. PO and supervisor retrained the volunteer on correct processing procedures.