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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 19, 2011. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067823, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Marion, IL
Issue:
Veteran A reported that he received Veteran B's instruction paperwork included with the packet of information that he received with his procedure prep kit from the Pharmacy. The paperwork contained Veteran B's full name and address, along with instructions on how to administer the prep kit. The information did not contain any other sensitive information. The mis-mailed documents were returned, via US postal service, to the facility. Details of the mailing error were shared with Veteran B via a telephone conversation with Pharmacy staff. Update: 10/19/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
PO provided education to the staff. They were reminded to be more careful when matching instruction inserts with prescriptions.