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Northwest Network (VISN 20)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 18, 2012. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076833, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Walla Walla, WA
Issue:
Veteran A called to report that he received a package of medications which belong to Veteran B. Veterran A will be in Walla Walla on Monday and will bring the package to the Pharmacy at that time. Update: 06/18/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Privacy Officer and Supervisor of Pharmacy met to discuss process for a second review of medications being sent out of the pharmacy.