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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 10, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070558, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 St. Cloud, MN
Issue:
Veteran A called to report they had received Veteran B's medications in the mail. Veteran A returned the medications to the pharmacy on January 6, 2012. Update: 01/10/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter due to full name and medication information being disclosed.
Outcome:
PO spoke with Pharmacy regarding this incident. Veteran A returned Veteran B's medication to VA facility. CMOP mailed prescriptions in error. Will continue to monitor for trends.