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.

Manchester VA Medical Center

MANCHESTER NH - 608

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 20, 2014. Also cited in 59 other reports.


Report ID: PSETS0000105602, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: MANCHESTER NH - 608

Issue:

A Pharmacy Tech received a call from Veteran A's wife that he had received Veteran B's medications (with same name) in the mail in error. After investigation, it was found that the wrong address was put in for the wrong Veteran. Veteran B's name and medication information was compromised.

Outcome:

06/20/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team determined that Veteran B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.

Do you believe your privacy has been violated? Here’s what you can do: