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January 31, 2024
 

Summary of 2023 HIPAA Violations

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The 2023 summary of HIPAA Investigations is now complete.  VMG completed 11 investigations of reported HIPAA concerns.  Of these investigations, 7 were determined to be HIPAA violations.  These 7 incidents were reviewed with all staff involved, and notifications were made in writing or by phone to the patients affected.  Each incident will be reported to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights via their on line Breach Notification reporting system.   Below is a summary of the incidents:

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Breakdown of 2023 HIPAA investigations by center

AMC    2

EHC     1

GHC    5

NHC    3

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Breakdown of 2023 HIPAA violations by center

AMC    2

EHC     1

GHC   2

NHC    2

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Breakdown of 2023 HIPAA violations by department

AMC ASPC 1

AMC Referrals 1

EHC Family Practice 1

GHC Billing   1

GHC Health Information Vendor 1

NHC Family Practice 1

NHC Reception 1

 

Breakdown of 2023 HIPAA violations by circumstance

Faxing Error PHI sent to wrong recipient: 2

Gave document to wrong patient at healthcenter: 2

Access and/or disclose PHI inappropriately: 3

 

As we start 2024, please remember that each of us at VMG is responsible to safeguard and protect our patient’s healthcare information.     

Amy Rice BSN, MSHA, RN  

Quality Director and Privacy Officer