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Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 5, 2012. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000072448, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Sheridan, WY
Issue:
Medications for Veteran A were apparently included in a package to Veteran B. It is unclear how it happened and an investigation is being conducted to determine where the medications were dispensed from. Update: 03/05/12:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Employee has been educated in proper mailing procedures and may receive further disciplinary action through Human Resources.