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VA Mail Order Pharmacy, Leavenworth, KS (CMOP)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 10, 2011. Also cited in 50 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065609, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VHA CMOP Leavenworth, KS
Issue:
Patient A received a Medline Industries medical supply intended for Patient B. Patient Bs name and type of medical supply was compromised. Patient A reported the incident to the medical center and a replacement has been requested for Patient B. Dallas Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) investigation concludes that this was a Medline packing error. The packing error has been reported to Medline for investigation and corrective action. Medline reports a duplicate mail label was generated for Patient Awhich was then affixed to Patient B's parcel. Medline has forwarded the information to the appropriate supervisor on their end for employee follow up. Update: 08/10/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Medline has forwarded the information to the appropriate supervisor on their end for employee follow up.