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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.
Phoenix VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 8, 2015. Also cited in 102 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000119248, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 644
Issue:
Yesterday, 05/07/15, a privacy complaint was made to the Privacy Officer (PO) by an Employee/Veteran of inappropriate chart access by two (2) staff. A Sensitive Patient Access Report (SPAR) was the basis of the complaint. The complainant could not identify why either staff would be in the medical record due to lack of services and known job roles. Veteran expressed a wish to seek care elsewhere due to privacy concerns. The complainants recent privacy exposure is the subject of another active complaint, filed on her behalf, by another employee. Advised complainant of complaint letter and rights. Additional notification and investigation, to ensue.
Outcome:
06/02/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that the employee/Veteran will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being inappropriately accessed.