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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 11, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070608, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 St. Cloud, MN
Issue:
Veteran A called to report that he had received Veteran B's medication in the mail. Veteran A was not due any medication refills at this time. This prescription refill was processed by the Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). The medication and related paperwork included Veteran B's name and type of medication. Update: 01/11/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
CMOP notified that error in mailing labels occurred. Medication sent in error was retrieved and correct medication sent to appropriate Veteran. CMOP is undertaking internal review to determine issue and will correct.