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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 31, 2013. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085306, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
Patient A received a package of medication that belonged to Patient B. When the address labels were checked, it was discovered that the mailroom had placed the wrong label on the package. Patient Aa will return the medications, paperwork and packaging to the facility. Update: 01/31/13:Patient B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
Staff reminded to be more cautious when preparing documents for mailing.