HHS OCR report · 2014
Indian Health Service -Rosebud data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Indian Health Service -Rosebud
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 620
- Submission date
- Jul 15, 2014
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Indian Health Service IHS), Rosebud Service Unit, reported that on May 30, 2014, its employee left a folder of records containing protected health information (PHI) in a public restroom at the IHS’ Rapid City Hospital when she was at the hospital for a meeting. The folder contained the records of 620 individuals and included patient names and social security numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and also offered credi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Indian Health Service -Rosebud data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 620 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 15, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Indian Health Service -Rosebud 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 Indian Health Service -Rosebud.