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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 11, 2011. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058300, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
An Outpatient Pharmacist mistakenly gave Veteran A's prescription to Veteran B. Veteran A presented to collect the prescription and the Pharmacist discovered the error. The Pharmacist contacted Veteran B and directed Veteran B to dispose of Veteran A's medicaiton bottle and contents. Update: 02/14/11:Veteran A will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Notification letter sent to Veteran. Veteran identification process reviewed, employee involved has received verbal counseling on the proper process to follow.