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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 November 21, 2012. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082754, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Fort Harrison, MT
Issue:
The Pharmacy mismailed out medication. The mailing contained wrong mailing address for the Veteran. Protected Health Information disclosed: Full name, Medication Label. Update: 11/21/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
The pharmacy technician has been counseled. A triple check is required prior to relabeling and address label. This error was also discussed at the pharmacy staff meeting and emphasis was put on following procedures to include the Triple check