HHS OCR report ยท 2018
West Kendall Baptist Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- West Kendall Baptist Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,480
- Submission date
- Apr 2, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On March 9, 2018, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, the covered entity (CE), discovered that an employee was using patient credit card numbers to make personal purchases. The breach affected 1,480 individuals and involved protected health information including credit card numbers, names, and addresses. The CE provided timely breach notification to HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee, and added information to the r...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the West Kendall Baptist Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,480 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 2, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 West Kendall Baptist Hospital 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 West Kendall Baptist Hospital.