HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 3,983
- Submission date
- Nov 30, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,983 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, telephone numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided affected individuals with a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,983 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 30, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Katherine Shaw Bethea 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 Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital.