HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Sioux Falls VA Health Care System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Dakota
- Individuals affected
- 1,111
- Submission date
- Jul 30, 2015
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
In early April 2015, while performing a non-routine pharmacy audit, the covered entity (CE), Sioux Falls Veterans Administration Health Care System, discovered that paper prescription records were missing from its secured vault; it was unable to determine what happened to the records, so it reported a breach. The missing records affected 1,111 individuals, and contained clinical and/or demographic protected health information (PHI). The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected indiv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls VA Health Care System | SD | Healthcare Provider | 564 | Oct 1, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,111 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Sioux Falls VA Health Care System 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 Sioux Falls VA Health Care System.