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Phoenix VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 9, 2015. Also cited in 102 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000115047, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 644
Issue:
On 2/9/2015, the Privacy Officer received a report that a Veteran received medications with educational materials for thirteen (13) other Veterans. The Veteran says he attempted to notify the facility which was unsuccessful. He then contacted the local news ABC news affiliate. They reported this story last evening. The Pharmacy reported short staffing last week. The Veteran indicates he will return the medications with a news crew later today. Additional notification and investigation, to ensue.
Outcome:
02/09/15: PO update -- Review of video clip shows a medication in hand but VA logo cannot be seen, nor can Veteran identity or volumes. No confirmation of incident. 02/10/15: link from news we page. http://www.kpho.com/story/28065550/phoenix-va-sends-12-vets-prescriptions-to-wrong-person 02/10/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that twelve Patients will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.