HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Washington DC VA Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Washington DC VA Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 1,062
- Submission date
- May 31, 2016
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On March 31, 2016, the covered entity's (CE) Lead Narcotic Inspector discovered that the monthly narcotic reports were missing. On April 6, 2016, CE's police notified the facility Privacy Officer of the incident and reported the incident to the VA Network and Security Operations Center. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and affected individuals and offered credit monitoring. The CE's Police Security Service reviewed the available closed circuit television footage and co...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Washington DC VA Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC VA Medical Center | DC | Healthcare Provider | 1,193 | Nov 1, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Washington DC VA Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,062 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 31, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Washington DC VA Medical Center legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Washington DC VA Medical Center.