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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 29, 2011. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069124, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Fresno, CA
Issue:
Veteran A received a medication reconciliation of Veteran B with his medication reconciliation in the mail. The medication reconciliation contains the name, mailing address and list of medications for the Veteran. Veteran A returned the medication reconciliation back to the pharmacy. Update: 11/29/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter due to PHI being disclosed.
Outcome:
Pharmacy staff will double check mailings before stuffing envelopes.