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VA Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 5, 2011. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000056761, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Columbia, SC
Issue:
Veteran #1 received his medication along with a UPS package containing medication intended for Veteran #2. Update: 01/06/11:Veteran B will receive a notification letter.
Outcome:
Employees are being educated on the importance of being vigilant when dispensing medications.