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VA Mail Order Pharmacy, Hines, IL (CMOP)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 28, 2014. Also cited in 88 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000110931, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: CMOP GREAT LAKES 765
Issue:
A recycler company received a prescription intended for Patient A. Patient As name, address, and type of medication was compromised. A replacement has been requested for Patient A. Great Lakes Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) investigation concludes that this was a CMOP packing error. The CMOP employee will be counseled and retrained in proper packing procedures.
Outcome:
10/28/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Patient A will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.