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SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
17 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
August 23, 2013
Issue: Based on staff interview, clinical and administrative document review, the facility failed to keep Protected Health Information (PHI) confidential when: 1. Patient 1's credit card information and account number were on a document sent to another patient. (CA00365634)2. Patient 2's…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
July 12, 2013
Issue: Based on staff interview, clinical record, and administrative document review, the hospital failed to ensure confidential treatment of Patient 1-6's protected health information (PHI) when:1. Patient 1's PHI was faxed to a delicatessen and not the patient's healthcare provider. (CA00353815)2.…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
June 25, 2013
Issue: Based on staff interview and administrative document review, the hospital failed to keep Protected Health Information (PHI) confidential when Patient 1's PHI was accessed via computer by unauthorized individuals. This failure resulted in not protecting the PHI for Patient 1…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
November 6, 2012
Issue: Based on staff interview and administrative document review the Hospital failed to keep Protected Health Information (PHI) confidential when Patient 1's non-diagnostic baby ultrasound compact disc was mistakenly given to Patient 2's responsible party.This failure placed Patient 1's PHI at…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
October 1, 2012
Issue: Based on staff interview, clinical record review and administrative document review the facility failed to keep Protected Health Information (PHI) confidential when:1. Patient 2's laboratory results were faxed to a private individual's fax machine.2. Patient 3's billing statement was sent…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
August 17, 2012
Issue: Based on staff interview, clinical record and administrative document review the facility failed to keep Protected Health Information (PHI) confidential when:1. Patient 1's Electrocardiogram (ECG) report was faxed to a private citizen's home rather than the intended party.2. Patient 2's…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
April 4, 2012
Issue: Based on staff interview, clinical record and administrative document review the facility failed to keep Protected Health Information (PHI) confidential when:1. Patient 1's laboratory report was mistakenly faxed to a private home.2. Patient 2's medical record was mistakenly faxed to…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights