HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Delta Specialty Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Delta Specialty Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 1,019
- Submission date
- May 8, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Delta Specialty Hospital reported that an employee forwarded emails to her personal email account that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 1,019 individuals. The PHI involved included names, medical record numbers, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute breach notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE retrained its staff and implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Delta Specialty Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Specialty Hospital | TN | Healthcare Provider | 1,998 | May 31, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Delta Specialty Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,019 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 8, 2024.
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 Delta Specialty Hospital 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 Delta Specialty Hospital.