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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.
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 21, 2015. Also cited in 34 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000119783, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: HOUSTON TX - 580
Issue:
A supervisor reported that an employee may have impermissibly accessed a coworker's medical record.
Outcome:
05/27/15: This was not done with malicious intent. The employee was trying to assist, just did not follow proper procedure. This is a privacy violation but not a breach. The Veteran/Coworker was aware of this.