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Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 4, 2012. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070310, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Las Vegas, NV
Issue:
Veteran A received a medication bottle for Veteran B via mail. Update: 01/04/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
The privacy Offcier was unable to determine which Pharmacist created the error; all employees reminded to check prior to mailing. Notification redacted letter uploaded; mailed January 4, 2012.