HHS OCR report · 2019
Grays Harbor Community Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Grays Harbor Community Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 88,399
- Submission date
- Aug 12, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server, Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Grays Harbor Community Hospital, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack involving ransomware that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 88,399 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Grays Harbor Community Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 88,399 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 12, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Network Server, Other.
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 Grays Harbor Community 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 Grays Harbor Community Hospital.