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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 2, 2013. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084218, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Albuquerque, NM
Issue:
Veteran A, who receives home health care, had medication information on Veteran B mixed in with his own medication print outs from the Pharmacy. It was discovered by the home health caregiver who returned the information to the VA. Veteran B's name, address and medication information was compromised. Update: 01/03/13:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Notified by pharmacist that person responsible could not be determined, but that training and awareness will be offered at next staff meeting.