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Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 16, 2011. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066846, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Long Beach, CA
Issue:
On 09/14/11, Veteran B called to report receiving Veteran A's prescription. Veteran B can identify Veteran A's last name, not social security number on mailing package. Update: 09/16/11:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter due to Veteran A's PHI being exposed.
Outcome:
Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy staff has been informed of this incident. Staff have been informed to double check prescription numbers on bottle to match prescription number on printed paperwork and not rely on just name of medication.