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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 August 30, 2011. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066256, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Sheridan, WY
Issue:
A medication intended for Veteran A was mailed to Veteran B. The label had the Veteran A's name but was addressed to Veteran B. The medication was not narcotic and was returned promptly to the pharmacy when mistake was discovered. The information disclosed was the full name and the type of medication of Veteran A. Update: 08/30/11:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter due to full name and type of medication being disclosed.
Outcome:
The Assistant Chief and Chief of Pharmacy will be counseling the pharmacy techs on mailing procedures, because there is no way to determine which tech was responsible for the mis-maiing. They are looking into a change in process that will allow them to track who is responsible for prescription mail-out.