The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) officials have announced a HIPAA breach at the hospital caused by a missing laptop computer.
The password-protected laptop went missing from a non-public, patient-care area on Jan. 22 and has not been recovered, officials report.
The laptop may have contained health and personal information of adult patients seen at UMMC between 2008 and January 2013. The information potentially included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medications, treatments and other clinical information.
UMMC reports it took action to secure the information and that no patients have claimed unauthorized use of their health or personal information due to this breach. However, UMMC has not made individual notifications due to insufficient contact information.
Mississippi hospital announces HIPAA breach
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) officials have announced a HIPAA breach at the hospital caused by a missing laptop computer.
By Healthcare Facilities Today
March 25, 2013
Topic Area: Industry News , Information Technology
Recent Posts
Designing for Distraction: Benefits for Children, Families
Designers who can incorporate distractions into pediatric healthcare facilities can help children and families successfully navigate healthcare journeys.
Staffing and Consolidation Reshape Outpatient Facility Strategies
Labor shortages and health system consolidation are driving new approaches to outpatient facility planning.
Adams Health Network Falls Victim to Phishing Attack
Adams Health Network does not have any evidence that the attacker was seeking patient information.
Ventilation and Filtering for Infection Control
Poor IAQ can be deadly in healthcare facilities, so maintaining proper air conditioning and filter systems is key in controlling the spread of infection.
ChristianaCare Opens Aston Campus Neighborhood Hospital
The hospital is expected to care for approximately 15,000 patients each year.