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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 7, 2011. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000064488, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Asheville, NC
Issue:
Veteran A received medication in the mail with an information sheet for Veteran B. Update: 07/07/11:Veteran B will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Responsible party received administrative action that included refresher training from supervisor. Procedures also being addressed.