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Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 11, 2012. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000081062, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Las Vegas, NV
Issue:
via mail. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) includes name, address, and medication (controlled substance). Veteran A to return medication back to VA since it is a controlled substance. New medication mailed 10/11/12 to Veteran B. Update: 10/11/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Notification letter uploaded and mailed October 15, 2012. Unknown which employee combined medications; all employees reminded to double check prior to mailing medication.