HHS OCR report ยท 2014
North Big Horn Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- North Big Horn Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wyoming
- Individuals affected
- 1,607
- Submission date
- Dec 1, 2014
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), North Big Horn Hospital, reported that on October 2, 2014, it discovered that an Emergency Department (ED) logbook containing protected health information (PHI) was lost, affecting 1,607 individuals. The logbook contained the demographic and clinical information of patients seen in the ED from May 2012 through October 2013. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. OCR obtained and reviewed the CE's relevant HIPAA policies and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the North Big Horn Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,607 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 1, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 North Big Horn 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 North Big Horn Hospital.