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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 19, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083877, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Muskogee, OK
Issue:
Veteran A received a medication for Veteran B through the mail on 12/07/12 from TOPC pharmacy. Veteran contacted TOPC pharmacy to report he had opened his mail and noticed the package was addressed to him but contained his paperwork and a vial that belonged to Veteran B. Veteran A returned the medication back to TOPC and replaced it with the correct medication. Update: 12/19/12: Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
Staff has been informed of privacy issues and encouraged to revisit privacy training in TMS.