TEXASHHS OCRFirst filing
Filed Nov 7, 2016bd_8b26d6be696f8b11
Austin Pulmonary Consultants (TX) reported to HHS on 2016-11-07 an Improper Disposal incident affecting 889 individuals. Papers containing PHI were improperly disposed of by the covered entity's cleaning crew. PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information (Paper/Films). The CE notified affected individuals, media, and HHS; updated HIPAA policies; retrained staff; improved shred bin safeguards; and cancelled cleaning services of the crew involved. OCR obtained corrective action assurances.
Affected (this filing): 889
HHS notified