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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 26, 2013. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087193, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 San Antonio, TX
Issue:
A Pharmacist handed Veteran A's medications to Veteran B who had the same last name and did not speak good English. Once the error was discovered, the Pharmacy staff immediately contacted Veteran B and the issue was resolved. Update: 03/26/13:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter due to PHI being exposed.
Outcome:
Staff re-educated.