HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Specialized Treatment Facility data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Specialized Treatment Facility
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Mississippi
- Individuals affected
- 1,059
- Submission date
- Aug 12, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Specialized Treatment Facility, reported that a staff member inadvertently sent the protected health information (PHI) of 1,059 individuals to the wrong recipient. The PHI involved included names, medical record numbers, and other protected information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the employee responsible for the breach and provided additional training to all employees.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Specialized Treatment Facility data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,059 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 12, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Specialized Treatment Facility 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 Specialized Treatment Facility.