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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 13, 2012. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071732, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Wilkes-Barre, PA
Issue:
The Pharmacy mailed medication to Veteran A and included in the package medication for Veteran B. Both Veterans were to receive the same medication. Veteran A is returning the medication intended for Veteran B. Update: 02/13/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Education was conducted by the Pharmacy.