Search Privacy Violations, Breaches and Complaints
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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
318 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
February 1, 2011
Reported as: VISN 16 Fayetteville, AR
Issue: Veteran A presented Dr's orders at the pharmacy window from the ER dept. When veteran A was given his Dr's orders he was also given documentation of veteran B. The Pharmacy kept veteran B's documentation. Update: 02/01/11:Veteran B's full name,…
Outcome: Redacted copy has been emailed to VA IRCT Mailbox.
January 27, 2011
Reported as: VISN 16 New Orleans, LA
Issue: Endoscopy/biopsy specimen results delivered and signed for by a VA from FedEx on November 8, 2010 at 9:31 AM. Signed for by a VA employee, but now unable to locate the results. Disclosed information included name, social security number, lab…
Outcome: Lab established policy and procedures for the proper handling and safeguarding of specimen received and transferred from the Laboratory facility.
January 26, 2011
Reported as: VISN 16 Shreveport, LA
Issue: Requestor faxed request to the outpatient clinic on 10/26/2010. Request stated that the request was for a workmen's compensation claim on behalf of the veteran's employer. ROI Clerk released copy of entire patient record to requestor on 11/8/2010. Patient contacted…
Outcome: All employees responsible for release of information will be required to review training material specific to the requirements for a valid authorization.Employee must sign that they have read and understand the material.
January 19, 2011
Reported as: VISN 16 Fayetteville, AR
Issue: Veteran A signed for his medication but did not pick up his Bag. He returned to the pickup window stating that he forgothis medications, but his bag was gone.We noticed that veteran B was the next person to sign for…
Outcome: Employee cautioned to check box before placing more medication there.Privacy notification letter sent to veteran
January 14, 2011
Reported as: VISN 16 Houston, TX
Issue: The pharmacy Administrative Officer reported that her emergency call back "cascade" report has been stored on the Pharmacy's shared drive since 2005 and has been routinely updated as the employees' information changed. The report is used when it is necessary…
Outcome: A broadcast message was sent to all medical center staff asking them to review all shared folders and files to which they currently have access. Staff were asked to ensure that they still need the access as part of their…
January 12, 2011
Reported as: VISN 16 New Orleans, LA
Issue: Endoscopy/biopsy specimen results delivered and signed for by a VA from FedEx Tracking on November 8, 2010 at 9:31 AM. Signed for by a VA employee, but unable to locate the results. Disclosed information included name, social security number, lab…
Outcome: Established policy and procedures for handling and disposition of specimen leaving and being received by the lab.
January 7, 2011
Reported as: VISN 16 Muskogee, OK
Issue: A canteen employee found a copy of the Inpatient Roster in the canteen cafe and gave it to the Service Chief. The roster includes the patients' full name, SSN, DOB and PHI. Update: 01/11/11:There were seventy nine names on the…
Outcome: The Service Chief identified the employee responsible for leaving the list unattended and provided verbal counseling. The credit protection and notification letters were sent.…
January 3, 2011
Reported as: VISN 16 Houston, TX
Issue: Veteran complained that his girlfriend a VA employee inappropriately accessed his medical record. Ran a sensitive record report and confirmed she did access the record. Need to meet with her supervisor to investigate whether or not it was accessed as…
Outcome: Employee received reprimandEmployee required to retake privacy training.