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Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 28, 2014. Also cited in 104 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000099746, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NASHVILLE TN - 626
Issue:
Pharmacy Service was preparing the medications for Veteran A, and mistakenly placed a medication bottle belonging to Veteran B in the same medication bag. When Veteran A got home, he noticed he received medication for another Veteran and immediately contacted Pharmacy Service. Pharmacy Service sent a UPS envelope for return of the medication. The information of Veteran B included his full name, address and type of medication. No other PHI was on the medication bottle or information sheet.
Outcome:
01/28/14: Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.