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Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 29, 2012. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076127, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Fort Harrison, MT
Issue:
Veteran A had Veteran B's medication guide in with his medication. The guide contained Veteran B's name and medication information. Update: 05/30/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter due to PHI being disclosed.
Outcome:
The PO requested Pharmacy Chief to discuss mis-mailings at Staff Meeting.