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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 24, 2011. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058731, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
Patient received another patients prescription package through the mail. When he discovered the error, he contacted the pharmacy & returned them. Update: 02/24/11:Patient will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Employees reminded of the importance of safeguarding PII.