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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 Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 31, 2012. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079785, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 St Louis, MO
Issue:
Veteran A presented hospital discharge paperwork, to VA facility, that belonged to Veteran B. Update: 09/12/12:Due to full SSN and medical information being exposed, Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services
Outcome:
Counseling of employee. Procedures reviewed with all staff.