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South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 18, 2014. Also cited in 50 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000109292, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue:
On September 15, 2014, a Veterans Health Administration New Federal Rule of Hydrocodone Combination Products information letter were mailed to approximately 4,000 Veterans. On September 17, 2014, the Privacy Office was notified the letters mailed were printed double-sided, which means only 2,000 letters were mailed, with another Veterans name/information printed on the other side. VA cannot determine which Veterans information was disclosed out of the 4,000 letters mailed. The letters were folded and stuffed in the envelopes, so there is no way to determine who received the letters and who did not. The information breached is full name, address, and that the patient is currently prescribe a Hydrocodone product.
Outcome:
09/18/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that 4000 Veterans will be sent HIPAA notification letters due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being potentially disclosed. 10/07/14: The letters were mailed on October 3, 2014. The press release is scheduled for October 8, 2014. 10/08/14: The press release was done on October 8, 2014.