HHS OCR report · 2019
Texas Children's Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Texas Children's Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 597
- Submission date
- Dec 16, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Texas Children’s Hospital, reported that a printing error caused protected health information (PHI) to be mailed to the wrong recipients. This breach affected the PHI of 597 individuals. The PHI involved included names and addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards and retrained its staff.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Texas Children's Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Children's Hospital | TX | Healthcare Provider | 1,987 | Sep 14, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Texas Children's Hospital | TX | Healthcare Provider | 694 | Jul 30, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Texas Children's Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 597 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 16, 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 Texas Children's 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 Texas Children's Hospital.