Specialized Treatment Facility

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Breach Description

The information available does not provide specific details about a recent breach at the Specialized Treatment Facility (STF) in Mississippi. The search results mention the facility and breaches in various contexts but do not directly link to a specific incident at STF. The Specialized Treatment Facility is noted as a Mississippi Department of Mental Health Agency providing psychiatric residential services for adolescents diagnosed with a mental disorder, focusing on evidence-based or best practice models[1][3][11]. However, details about the nature, scope, or impact of the breach mentioned are not provided in the search results.

For comprehensive information on breaches, the HIPAA Journal and government websites like the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) often list significant HIPAA violation cases and settlements, which can include breaches at healthcare facilities[4][7]. These sources detail various incidents across the United States, highlighting the importance of maintaining stringent security measures to protect patient information. However, none of the provided search results directly detail a breach at the Specialized Treatment Facility in Mississippi, indicating that the specific information about such an incident might not be publicly available or detailed within the provided search results.

Citations:

  1. http://www.stf.ms.gov/ResidentCare.htm
  2. https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20231109-0
  3. http://www.stf.state.ms.us
  4. https://www.hipaajournal.com/hipaa-violation-cases/
  5. https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2012/01/26/miss_findletter_12-22-11.pdf
  6. https://mississippitoday.org/2023/10/10/mississippi-inmate-needs-medical-specialist-but-hsnt-seen-one/
  7. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/compliance-enforcement/agreements/ummc/index.html
  8. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article279392684.html
  9. https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/civil-commitment-continuum-of-care.pdf
  10. https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/california-parolee-rehabilitation-investigation/
  11. https://www.ms.gov/Agencies/specialized-treatment-facility
  12. https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/health-care/danville-nursing-home-fined-120-000-over-four-safety-violations/article_5a470953-3048-579d-9609-27874828af0e.html
  13. https://www.linkedin.com/in/janis-hayden-29476490
  14. https://healthitsecurity.com/news/hawaii-skilled-nursing-facility-notifies-20k-of-healthcare-data-breach
  15. https://www.govtech.com/security/mississippi-health-care-system-reports-data-breach
Breach Submission Date Aug 12, 2022
Converted Entity Name Specialized Treatment Facility
Converted Entity Type Healthcare Provider
State MS
Individuals Affected 1,059
Breach Type Unauthorized Access/Disclosure

Breach Information Location Email

Business Associate Present Yes