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.
Mercy Medical Center
35 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
April 23, 2012
Issue: Based on staff interview and administrative document review the facility failed to keep Protected Health Information (PHI) confidential when:1. Patient 1's electrocardiogram (EKG) report was mistakenly given to Patient 2.2. A label containing Patient 3's PHI was mistakenly given to…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
February 28, 2012
Issue: Based on staff interview and administrative document review the facility failed to keep Protected Health Information (PHI) confidential when:1. Patient 163's discharge instructions were mistakenly given to Patient 164.2. Patient labels containing PHI for Patient's 165 and 166 were on…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
July 25, 2011
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Minimum Necessary, Safeguards
Outcome: Technical assistance provided
February 7, 2011
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Minimum Necessary, Safeguards
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)
January 21, 2011
Issue: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures, Safeguards
Outcome: Change Achieved After Voluntary Compliance Efforts (Corrective Action)