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.
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
14 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
April 30, 2014
Reported as: PHILADELPHIA PA - 642
Issue: The Privacy Officer (PO) received a call today from Veteran A. Veteran A received medical records in the mail belonging to Veteran B. Veteran A stated that there was approximately 80 pages total. The top page is a cardiac report…
Outcome: 04/30/14: The Incident Resolution Team determined that Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.…
April 15, 2014
Reported as: PHILADELPHIA PA - 642
Issue: An employee came to the Privacy Officer's office and said that she had received another employee's employee health information by certified mail to her residence.
Outcome: 05/01/14: The Incident Resolution Team has determined that the Employee will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.…
September 13, 2013
Reported as: PHILADELPHIA PA - 642
Issue: Veteran A received medical records belonging to Veteran B.
Outcome: 09/13/13: Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, as medical records, including full SSN, were disclosed.…
June 10, 2013
Reported as: PHILADELPHIA PA - 642
Issue: Veteran A inadvertently received Veteran B's appointment notice.
Outcome: 06/10/13: Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.…