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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 26, 2012. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082835, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Salisbury, NC
Issue:
Two prescription bags for Veteran A were dispensed correctly at the same time, but Veteran A left one of his bags in the medication pass through. The bag contained a non-controlled medication. Veteran B picked up his medications after Veteran A and Veteran B inadvertently took Veteran As bag along with his own when he had his bag dispensed. Veteran A soon discovered that he had left his second bag and returned to the pharmacy. It was quickly determined that Veteran B had inadvertently picked up Veteran As' bag and Veteran B was contacted. Veteran As' medication was replaced and Veteran B is returning the unopened bag to pharmacy for disposition. Veteran B did not open the bag. Update: 11/27/12:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Pharmacy staff was also reminded on to confirm with patient that they received all medications, and checking to ensure the all medications are removed from the medication pass through window prior to assisting the next patient.