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VA Mail Order Pharmacy, Leavenworth, KS (CMOP)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 27, 2013. Also cited in 50 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086175, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VHA CMOP Leavenworth, KS
Issue:
Patient A received McKesson prescriptions and paperwork intended for Patient B. Patient Bs name and type of medical medication was compromised. Patient A reported the incident to the Northampton VA Medical Center and a replacement has been requested for Patient B. Chelmsford Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) investigation concludes that this was a McKesson packing error. The packing error has been reported to McKesson for investigation and corrective action. Update: 02/27/13:Patient B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
The packing error has been reported to McKesson for investigation and corrective action.