Search Privacy Violations, Breaches and Complaints
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KERN MEDICAL CENTER
24 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
April 24, 2013
Issue: Based on record review, the hospital failed to safeguard Patient 1's Protected Health Information (PHI) which resulted in an unauthorized person receiving his PHI. Findings:During review of the facility Unusual Occurrence Report dated 4/23/13, the report indicated RN 1 (Registered…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
March 12, 2012
Reported as: Kern Medical Center
Issue: Theft of Paper/Films
Outcome: Data not available.
January 19, 2012
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to ensure protected health information (PHI) was not faxed in error for thirteen patients which violated their patient's rights.Findings:During an interview with the Patient Access Service Supervisor (PASS) on 1/19/12 at…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
November 4, 2011
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to protect two patients' (1 and 2) health information when:1. A hospital employee (Registered Nurse [RN] 1) disclosed Patient 1 and 2's protected health information to a private citizen. 2. RN…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights