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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.
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 17, 2015. Also cited in 50 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000121024, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: 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.