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.
Phoenix VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 13, 2013. Also cited in 102 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000090602, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 644
Issue:
Today, 06/13/13, the Pharmacy Supervisor reports to Privacy Officer (PO) that yesterday evening his staff determined that a medication and educational documents for Veteran A were provided to Veteran B on 06/11/13. This was discovered late yesterday, 06/12/13, when Veteran A came to pick up his vaulted medication. Veteran B also had a vaulted medication plus another medication. Upon discovery, Veteran As medication was freshly prepared and dispensed to him. Pharmacy contacted Veteran B who had not yet taken Veteran As medication. This will be returned to the facility, coordinated with his appointment on Friday, 06/14/13. Both Veterans had vaulted medications and same common last name. Other root cause issues are being investigated. Additional notification and investigation to ensue.
Outcome:
06/13/13: Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.