HHS OCR report · 2018
Southwest Washington Regional Surgery Center, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southwest Washington Regional Surgery Center, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 2,393
- Submission date
- Nov 6, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) reported to OCR that it was the victim of a malware/phishing attack, affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 2,393 individuals. The types of PHI involved in the breach included names, driver’s license information, social security numbers, claims information, credit card information and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. OCR obtained evidence of the CE’s risk analysis and safeguards implem...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southwest Washington Regional Surgery Center, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,393 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 6, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Southwest Washington Regional Surgery Center, LLC 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 Southwest Washington Regional Surgery Center, LLC.