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Altoona - James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 16, 2014. Also cited in 21 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000109168, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: ALTOONA PA - 503
Issue:
The Privacy Officer received an email from the Lead Pharmacy Technician that a Veteran's medication was sent to the wrong Veteran. Both Veterans had the same address listed and delivery of medication was made to the wrong Veteran.
Outcome:
09/16/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.