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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 13, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082293, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Fayetteville, AR
Issue:
Pharmacy Service dispensed the wrong prescription and paperwork to Patient A. Patient A received information for Patient B. The medication and paperwork were destroyed. The paperwork contained Veteran B's name, address date of birth and medication information. Update: 11/13/12:Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Continous training and awareness!!