SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to implement a procedure to prevent unauthorized access to one patient's (Patient 1) medical information. Findings:On 12/19/12, the California Department of Public Health received a faxed report from the hospital compliance…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Pharmaceutical Service General Requirements

Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to implement a patient's right to confidential treatment of their protected information for one sampled patient (2). Findings:During an interview on 3/20/13 at 11:20 a.m., the Compliance and Privacy Officer stated…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to report unauthorized disclosure of medical information to the California Department of Public Health within 5 business days for one of one sampled patient (1). Findings:During an interview on 12/20/12 at…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280

Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to protect the right for confidential treatment of medical records for one of two sampled patients (2). Findings:During an interview on 12/20/12 at 10:45 a.m., the privacy officer stated on 9/26/12…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on interview and record review the hospital failed to protect the right for full consideration of privacy concerning medical care for one of one sampled patient (1). Findings:During an interview on 12/20/12 at 10:15 a.m., the privacy officer stated…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to implement a patient's right to confidential treatment of their medical information for three sampled patients (1, 2, and 3). Hospital employees accessed the patients medical records without authorization or need.…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on interview and record review the hospital failed to provide confidential medical treatment for one of one sampled patient (1). Findings:On 10/25/12 at 11 a.m., during an entity reported incident investigation, the Privacy Officer stated, on 8/1/12, a clinic…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to protect the right for confidential medical treatment for one of one sampled patient (1). Findings:On 10/25/12 at 11:15 a.m. during an interview with the privacy officer, she stated on 8/15/12…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights

Issue: Amendment

Outcome: Technical assistance provided

Issue: Based on observation and record review, the hospital failed to maintain patient rights for confidentiality of records when confidential information was in view and accessible to the public. Findings:1. On 9/24/12 at 9:40 a.m., during the tour of the transitional…

Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: PATIENT RIGHTS: CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS