HHS OCR report ยท 2021
California Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- California Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,738
- Submission date
- Sep 3, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), California Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga, reported that a workforce member impermissibly disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,738 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE amended its policies and procedures regarding handling patient records. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the California Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,738 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 3, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 California Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga 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 California Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga.