Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, based in Providence, Rhode Island, recently experienced a data breach affecting sensitive personal and protected health information. The breach, discovered on March 11, 2024, involved unauthorized access to information through an employee’s email account between February 29, 2024, and March 11, 2024. The compromised data includes names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, credit or debit card details, medical information, and health insurance information.
Following the discovery, Steere House initiated an investigation and took immediate steps to address the breach. On July 2, 2024, the organization began notifying individuals whose information may have been exposed. The notification process is part of their effort to ensure transparency and assist affected individuals in protecting their personal information.
In response to the breach, Steere House has implemented additional security measures and is working closely with cybersecurity experts to prevent future incidents. The organization has also reported the breach to relevant authorities and is offering support to those impacted, including monitoring their financial and medical information for any signs of misuse.
Steere House, founded in 1874, provides skilled, restorative, and long-term care services, including various medical and therapeutic services. The center also offers educational opportunities for medical and pharmacy students. Despite this incident, Steere House remains committed to its mission of delivering high-quality care and maintaining the trust of its patients and their families.
