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.
MAMMOTH HOSPITAL
16 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
September 27, 2013
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect patient rights regarding maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of patients protected health information (PHI), when Patient B was given a compact disc (CD) that contained Patient A's PHI without…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
September 3, 2013
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the confidential, protected health information (PHI) for Patient A, when a an Emergency Department registered nurse (RN 1) handed a compact disc (CD) which contained laboratory studies for Patient…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
September 3, 2013
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the confidential treatment of protected health information (PHI) for Patient A, when a fax intended to be sent to Patient A's insurance company, was inadvertently sent to a private…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
October 4, 2012
Issue: Based on staff interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain the privacy and confidentiality for one patient (Patient A), when a staff physician (Physician 1) discussed confidential medical information about Patient A in the presence of another patient…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
January 5, 2012
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect Patient A's medical information. This resulted in the unauthorized release of Patient A's protected health care information. Findings:During a telephone interview with the health information manager he stated, "On…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
January 3, 2012
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to maintain the privacy and confidentiality for two patients, Patient A and Patient B, by failing to ensure that the correct records were given to each patient. The hospital failed to…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights