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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 18, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000074321, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Miami, FL
Issue:
Patient A received Patient B's medications in the mail. Update: 04/19/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Education provided to employees. Management review of processes and procedures, and implementation of systems redesign for reduction in error.