HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Transitions of Western Illinois, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Transitions of Western Illinois, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 805
- Submission date
- Feb 9, 2026
- 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), Transitions of Western Illinois, Inc., reported that an employee left an unlocked shredding bin that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 805 individuals in an unsecured location. The PHI involved clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE retrained its workforce and revised its PHI disposal procedures. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Transitions of Western Illinois, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 805 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 9, 2026.
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 Transitions of Western Illinois, 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 Transitions of Western Illinois, Inc..