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.
VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
205 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
March 3, 2011
Reported as: VISN 01 Boston, MA
Issue: Two vials of blood were drawn at the Boston VA and collected by an outside vendor for processing. VA was notified (by fax) 12 days after blood was drawn and collected that the tests could not be performed because the…
Outcome: Requested modifications to the HIPAA Authorization and ICF. ALso requested that the PI review the labeling methodology on vials to exclude any PII.
January 19, 2011
Reported as: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue: Credentialing and Privleging file reported missing from the locked file room Update: 01/20/11:Employee A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.…
Outcome: Access to file room will be greatly reduced.
January 14, 2011
Reported as: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue: Credentialing and Privileging folder of potential nurse was discovered missing from the C&P office. Update: 01/14/11:Nurse will receive a letter offering credit protection services since her full SSN and DOB was exposed.…
Outcome: New systems have been put in place.
January 11, 2011
Reported as: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue: The claim form for a humanitarian patient was sent to an incorrect address. The receiver of the info mailed it back to the VA. Update: 01/11/11:Patient will receive a letter offering credit protection services since their DOB was exposed.…
Outcome: address was corrected and employee was made aware
January 11, 2011
Reported as: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue: A physician reported that a residency folder is missing. Update: 01/18/11:After speaking with the PO she stated the DOB was exposed.The residency will receive a letter offering credit protection services.…
Outcome: No SSN on document. No breach. Physician knows to be more careful.…