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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 December 18, 2011. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069762, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Cheyenne, WY
Issue:
The medications for Veterans A and B were placed in a UPS package and mailed to Veteran A. The information at risk includes Veteran B's name, address, date of birth and medication information. Update: 12/19/11:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Materials retrieved and proper destruction according to Pharmacy regulations occurred. Department as a whole trained and new QA procedure put in place regarding second checking UPS packaging prior to securing.