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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 January 23, 2013. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084947, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 Milwaukee, WI
Issue:
A VA employee inadvertently dispensed Veteran A's medications to Veteran B. Pharmacy realized the error when Veteran A came to pick up his medications. Pharmacy immediately contacted Veteran B who returned the unopened prescription bag to the Pharmacy. The only information on the prescription bag is Veteran A's full name, address, and the medications. Update: 01/23/13:Veteran A will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
Supervisor of responsible employee was notified of this improper disclosure and took appropriate administrative action.