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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.
Tomah VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 13, 2015. Also cited in 36 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000113781, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: TOMAH WI - 676
Issue:
Pharmacy mis-mailed a prescription. The two Veterans have very similar names. UPS is returning package to us.
Outcome:
01/14/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that one Veteran will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.