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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 8, 2012. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000072651, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Pittsburgh, PA
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's prescription paperwork in the mail. Veteran A returned the documents to VA custody. Update: 03/08/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Staff will be reminded to double check and be aware when choosing names of Script-Pro Equipment list at section staff meeting.