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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 27, 2011. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067155, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
A Pharmacy technician inappropriately mailed Veteran A's Refill slip with "no refills remaining" to Veteran B in error. The slip for Veteran A was stuck behind the slip for Veteran B. Update: 09/27/11:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Pharmacy employee has been educated to ensure the refill slips are separated prior to mailing back to Veteran.