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Phoenix VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 21, 2015. Also cited in 102 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000114100, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 644
Issue:
Today, 01/21/15, the Privacy Officer (PO) received a report that Veteran A received Veteran Bs medication upon discharge from the ED on 01/16/15. Veteran A did not receive his own medication and returned to the ED on 01/19/15. It is unclear if the medication was returned for recovery, according to chart documentation. Veteran A was given a bridge supply of medication and mailed the remainder. Additional notification and investigation, to ensue.
Outcome:
01/21/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.