HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Cheasapeake Regional Information System for our Patients, Inc. (CRISP) data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cheasapeake Regional Information System for our Patients, Inc. (CRISP)
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 8,008
- Submission date
- Oct 11, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Cheasapeake Regional Information System for our Patients, the business associate (BA), reported that an employee made the protected health information (PHI) of 8,008 individuals viewable by unauthorized individuals. The PHI involved included diagnoses, medications, claims information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional technical safeguards and retrained its staff to protect and secure PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cheasapeake Regional Information System for our Patients, Inc. (CRISP) data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,008 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 11, 2024.
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 Cheasapeake Regional Information System for our Patients, Inc. (CRISP) 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 Cheasapeake Regional Information System for our Patients, Inc. (CRISP).