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.
VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 19, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080305, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Nashville, TN
Issue:
On 09/15/12, an employee at the Nashville Campus found a dietary label on the floor by the service elevators near the GI lab on the second floor. The dietary label contained a Veteran's last name, ward location (2G), and dietary order.The employee confirmed with the ward staff (2G) that a Veteran was admitted to the unit with this last name and dietary order. Label was discarded appropriately. It appears the label was dropped by dietary staff when making a delivery. Update: 09/20/12:The Veteran will receive a letter of notificaiton.
Outcome:
10/1/12: Nutrition and Food staff were re-educated on the importance of safeguarding PII when transporting food trays. HIPAA notification letter mailed.