California Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
Disclosed Sep 3, 20215 years ago1,738 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), California Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga, reported that a workforce member impermissibly disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,738 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE amended its policies and procedures regarding handling patient records. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE.
What is known
| People affected | 1,738 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Attack | Insider |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): California Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga (Healthcare Provider, CA)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Sep 3, 2021 | 1,738 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.
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