HHS OCR report · 2019
Fairfield Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fairfield Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,182
- Submission date
- Aug 15, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On July 17, 2019, the CE forwarded mismatched member information to its business associate (BA), causing 1,182 members to receive mail that contained another member’s name and location of service. Following the CE’s internal investigation, the CE provided self-addressed stamp envelopes to facilitate the return of the incorrectly addressed letters, implemented a procedure to ensure that documents will be correctly formatted and saved in a format which cannot be changed, and implemented quality...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fairfield Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,182 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 15, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Fairfield Medical Center 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 Fairfield Medical Center.