HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Desert Oasis Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Desert Oasis Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,122
- Submission date
- Jan 4, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Desert Oasis Healthcare, reported that an employee mailed postcards that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 1,122 individuals, to the wrong recipients. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE strengthened its administrative safeguards to better protect its PHI. 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 Desert Oasis Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,122 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 4, 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: 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 Desert Oasis Healthcare 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 Desert Oasis Healthcare.