HHS OCR report · 2018
Serene Sedation, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Serene Sedation, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 5,207
- Submission date
- Mar 14, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized user accessed the computer network of a business associate (BA) which stored the covered entity's (CE) financial records. The server contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 5,207 individuals, including demographic and financial information. Following the breach, the CE discontinued storing financial records on its BA's networks, and increased its own security by adding encryption. OCR reviewed the CE’s risk analysis and BA agreements. OCR obtained ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Serene Sedation, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,207 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 14, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Serene Sedation, LLC 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 Serene Sedation, LLC.