HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Shands Teaching Hospitals and Clinics, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Shands Teaching Hospitals and Clinics, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,562
- Submission date
- May 7, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Shands Teaching Hospitals and Clinics, Inc., reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,562 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, and lab and/or imaging results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided complimentary credit monitoring services. In its mitigation efforts, the CE...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Shands Teaching Hospitals and Clinics, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shands Teaching Hospitals and Clinics, Inc. | FL | Healthcare Provider | 941 | Sep 2, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Shands Teaching Hospitals and Clinics, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,562 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 7, 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: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Shands Teaching Hospitals and Clinics, Inc. 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 Shands Teaching Hospitals and Clinics, Inc..