Specialized Treatment Facility

The covered entity (CE), Specialized Treatment Facility, reported that a staff member inadvertently sent the protected health information (PHI) of 1,059 individuals to the wrong recipient. The PHI involved included names, medical record numbers, and other protected information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the employee responsible for the breach and provided additional training to all employees.