Search Privacy Violations, Breaches and Complaints
This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
Asheville VA Medical Center
17 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
July 30, 2014
Reported as: ASHEVILLE NC - 637
Issue: Patient showed at CBOC and produced appointments list for another patient.
Outcome: 07/31/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.…
July 29, 2014
Reported as: ASHEVILLE NC - 637
Issue: Oncology nurse discovered that the folder containing 4 patient's last name and last 4 with appointment date went missing sometime after 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The folder could not be located as of today (Tuesday).…
Outcome: 08/04/14: 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.…
April 23, 2014
Reported as: ASHEVILLE NC - 637
Issue: Veteran A, who is also VA employee, is a patient in the Hospital. Co-workers came to his room and told him about his condition and what was found in his x-rays. Patient did not know the results of his tests.…
Outcome: 04/24/14: The co-workers were not involved in the care of the patient and they did not process any tests or procedures in the course of their normal duties. They have access to VISTA and CPRS. The Veteran's record is now…
January 24, 2014
Reported as: ASHEVILLE NC - 637
Issue: Veteran A received a letter in the mail addressed to him containing an appointment list for Veteran B.
Outcome: 01/24/14: Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.…
November 22, 2013
Reported as: ASHEVILLE NC - 637
Issue: Veteran A observed a contract provider inappropriately disclose the protected health information (PHI) of Veteran B stating "Mr. x is HIV positive." Veteran A told his spouse, who is a VA employee, who then reported the violation to the Privacy…
Outcome: 11/22/13: The Veteran will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.…
October 25, 2013
Reported as: ASHEVILLE NC - 637
Issue: Veteran A claims he received a letter from this facility containing a printed copy of an email pertaining to another Veteran. Veteran A refuses to return the information.
Outcome: 10/28/13: The Veteran who received a printed copy of an email (he states he received via regular mail from the Privacy Officer's (PO) office when his amendment request was denied) has returned the email, but states he has more papers…
May 3, 2013
Reported as: ASHEVILLE NC - 637
Issue: Veteran A received appointment information regarding Veteran B C&P examination. This was sent from QTC Medical Services to Veteran A erroneously.…
Outcome: 05/03/13: Veteran B will be sent a general notification letter.…