BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Issue: Based on record review, the facility failed to protect the Private Health Information (PHI) of Patient A. This failure caused a breach of Patient A's PHI.Findings:The facility Breach Report, dated 7/22/13, was reviewed on 7/22/13. The report indicated Health Information…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on record review, the facility failed to protect the private health information (PHI) of Patient A. This failure caused a breach of Patient A's PHI.Findings:The facility Breach Report, dated 7/19/13, was reviewed on 7/22/13. The report indicated Admitting Clerk…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to safeguard one patient's (Patient A) protected health information (PHI). This resulted in the unauthorized access of Patient A's health information. Findings:The facility Breach Report, dated 6/19/13, was reviewed on 6/20/13.…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect one patient's (Patient A) confidential medical information. Findings:During an interview with the Risk Coordinator, on 6/18/13 at 10:36 AM, she stated during admission a patient decides who, if anyone,…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to safeguard Patient 1's Protected Health Information (PHI) from unauthorized persons which resulted in a breach of her PHI.Findings:During a review of the facility Breach Report, dated 5/29/13, it indicated Registered…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on record review, the facility failed to protect the private health information (PHI) of Patient A. This failure caused a breach of Patient A's PHI.Findings:The facility Breach Report, dated 5/28/13, was reviewed on 5/28/13. The report indicated Admitting Clerk…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on record review, the facility failed to protect the private health information (PHI) of Patient A. This failure resulted in a breach of Patient A's PHI.The facility Breach Report, dated 5/16/13, was reviewed on 5/16/13. The report indicated PBX…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on record review, the facility failed to safe guard Patient A's private health information (PHI). The error resulted in a breach of Patient A's PHI. Findings:During a review of the facility report dated 4/25/13, The facility reported Registered (RN…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on record review, the facility failed to protect the private health information (PHI) of Patient A. This failure caused a breach of Patient A's PHI.Findings:The facility Breach Report, dated 4/22/13, was reviewed on 4/22/13. The report indicated Staff 1…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on record review, the facility failed to protect the Private Health Information (PHI) of one Patient (A.) This failure caused a breach of Patient A's PHI.Findings:The facility Breach Report, dated 4/8/13, was reviewed on 4/9/13. The report indicated Registered…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights