Search Privacy Violations, Breaches and Complaints
This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
15 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
August 7, 2012
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
August 7, 2012
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to safeguard protected health information (PHI) from unauthorized persons in accordance with their policies and procedures, for 1 of 1 sampled patients (Patient 1). Patient 1's transport slip containing confidential patient/health…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
June 26, 2012
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to ensure that Patient's 1's rights, pertaining to confidentiality of protected healthcare information, was upheld. Patient 2's family member received a copy of Patient 1's labwork. Hospital staff failed to complete…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
February 6, 2012
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to ensure that the rights of Patient 1 were protected, when her Protected Health Information was unintentionally disclosed to Patient 2. A contracted employee mailed Patient 1's protected information to Patient…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
April 21, 2011
Reported as: Alvarado Hospital
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)