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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.
VA Northern Indiana Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 10, 2015. Also cited in 60 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000120620, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NORTH INDIANA HCS-FORT WAYNE - 610
Issue:
Veteran A was handed Veteran B's medication at the Pharmacy window. The bag had Veteran B's name and address on it. The medication's label in the bag had Veteran B's name, prescription name, dosage, and quantity. Veteran A brought the medication back as soon as he realized it was not his. No medication was taken by Veteran A.
Outcome:
06/10/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that there was a privacy violation. While there was an unauthorized access/disclosure of information, it has been determined that the incident has a low probability of a risk of compromise.