HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 1,298
- Submission date
- Jul 16, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,298 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 16, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa 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 Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa.