HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Walpole Area Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Walpole Area Visiting Nurse Association, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 566
- Submission date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Walpole Area Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach of its network that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 566 individuals. The PHI involved clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Walpole Area Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 566 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 16, 2026.
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 Walpole Area Visiting Nurse Association, 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 Walpole Area Visiting Nurse Association, Inc..