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.
RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL
5 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
May 14, 2013
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.Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to safeguard Patient 1's…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
March 12, 2013
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 Privacy Complaint Follow-up Report, dated 3/5/13, it…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
February 6, 2013
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to safeguard Patient 1's protected health information (PHI) from unauthorized persons.Findings:The information received from the hospital Privacy Officer, on 2/5/13, indicated Laboratory Staff 1 entered the wrong fax number while attempting…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
January 7, 2013
Issue: Based on interview and record review the hospital failed to safeguard the privacy rights of Patient 1(P1) when a Certified Nursing Assistant 1(CNA1) had purposely accessed the private medical information of a patient that was not directly under her care.…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
March 3, 2011
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to protect patient health information from unauthorized access (1). This had caused a violation of patient rights. Findings: During an interview with the Health Information Manager/Privacy Officer (HIM/PO) on 3/3/11 at…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights