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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.
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System(ECHCS)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 18, 2015. Also cited in 47 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000121087, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: EASTERN COLORADO HCS - 554
Issue:
A patient called to report that they had received Vteran A's medication paper work in with their paperwork. The paperwork contained Veteran As full name, address, and what medication they were taking.
Outcome:
06/19/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.