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.
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
25 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
January 7, 2013
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to protect the right for confidential treatment of medical records for four of four sampled patients (1, 2, 3 and 4) when an unauthorized employee accessed the patients' medical records. Findings:…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
September 13, 2012
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to provide confidential medical treatment for one of two sampled patients (1). Findings:Patient 1 was admitted to the hospital's Clinical Decision Unit on 6/28/12 for cellulitis (a bacterial infection just below…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
August 21, 2012
Issue: Based on documentation and interview, hospital staff failed to implement a patient's right to confidential treatment of their medical record.Findings:In an interview conducted with the hospital privacy officer on 8/21/12, a medical patient (Patient 1) was given another patient's (Patient…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
July 31, 2012
Issue: Based on documentation and interview, hospital staff failed to report an unauthorized breach of a patient health record to the department within 5 business days of detection.Findings:In an interview with administration conducted on 7/31/12, the hospital utilizes a computerized medical…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280
July 31, 2012
Issue: Based on documentation and interview, hospital staff failed to implement a patient's right to confidential treatment of records regarding their stay in the hospital for one sampled patient (A).Findings:In an interview with administration conducted on 7/31/12, the hospital utilizes a…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights