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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 7, 2011. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000059199, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Butler, PA
Issue:
A pharmacy prescription was mismailed to the incorrect patient. The incorrect patient opened it up and notified pharmacy staff of the error. He informed staff that he would return the medication in March when he had another appointment. He lives far in a rural location away from the facility. Privacy officer (PO) was just notified 3/7/2011 of the event. Update: 03/07/11:The mismailed information included the Veteran's full name and medications. The Veteran will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
VA STAFF RETRIEVED THE MEDICATION. THE PO WILL MAKE A PHONE CALL TO THE POST OFFICE WHERE THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WITH GENERAL DETAILS OF THE EVENT. NO PATIENT NAMES WILL BE RELEASED