HHS OCR report · 2017
PeaceHealth data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- PeaceHealth
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 1,969
- Submission date
- Sep 19, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), reported an impermissible use of protected health information (PHI) by a nurse accessed patients’ data without a business reason to do so. The breach affected approximately 1,969 individuals and the types of PHI included demographic and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and also provided substitute notification. Following the breach, the CE immediately revoked...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by PeaceHealth
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PeaceHealth | WA | Healthcare Provider | 1,407 | Nov 30, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the PeaceHealth data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,969 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 19, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 PeaceHealth 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 PeaceHealth.