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.
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
51 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
June 17, 2015
Reported as: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue: ER discharge instructions for Patient B were given to the Patient A. Patient A went to the Pharmacy and gave the document to the Pharmacist. Both Patients were seen in the ER and discharged several minutes apart.…
Outcome: 06/18/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that there was a policy violation. While there was an unauthorized access/disclosure of data, it has been determined that the incident has a low probability of a risk of compromise.…
June 2, 2015
Reported as: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue: Veteran B's medications were given to the Veteran A.
Outcome: 06/03/15: 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.…
May 28, 2015
Reported as: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue: Veteran called and said she received another Veteran's After Visit Summary note on the day of her appointment.
Outcome: 05/29/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.…
May 12, 2015
Reported as: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue: Patient A was given paperwork on Patient B with the same last name. Patient A immediately noticed the discrepancy and reported back to Emergency Department to alert staff of the error. Patient A returned the incorrect paperwork, Staff apologized, and…
Outcome: 05/13/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.…
April 24, 2015
Reported as: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue: A non-VA care Dental authorization for Veteran A was mailed to Veteran B.
Outcome: 04/24/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.…
April 7, 2015
Reported as: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue: An appointment list was given to the wrong Veteran.
Outcome: 04/07/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.…
March 4, 2015
Reported as: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue: The Patient Advocate received a complaint from a Veteran alleging that on 03/03/15, an ED Tech compromised his Patient Privacy information by asking him his personal identifiers and medical questions at the ED Check-In Window while another patient was in…
Outcome: 03/09/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.…
February 18, 2015
Reported as: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue: The Privacy Officer (PO) received a call from a wife stating her husband received another Veteran's Request for Surgical Services for Cataracts with his Referral for Dental Services document in the envelope.
Outcome: 02/17/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.…
February 13, 2015
Reported as: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue: Veteran A was given Veteran B's Emergency Department discharge paperwork.
Outcome: 02/13/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.…
February 10, 2015
Reported as: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue: Non VA Fee voucher intended for Veteran B was sent to Veteran A.
Outcome: 02/10/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.…