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.
Scripps Mercy Hospital
73 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.
February 6, 2013
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to ensure that Patient 1's medical information was kept confidential from anyone not authorized access.Findings:An interview with the hospital's Clinical Risk Specialist (CRS) was conducted on 2/6/13 at 3:00 P.M. The…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
January 9, 2013
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
January 9, 2013
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to safeguard protected health information (PHI- is any information about health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care that can be linked to a specific individual) from unauthorized…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
November 8, 2012
Issue: Based on interview, document and record review, the hospital failed to ensure that one patient's (Patient A) protected health information (PHI) was kept confidential and not shared with his roommate and two family members, without Patient A's authorization, in accordance…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
October 25, 2012
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
October 25, 2012
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to safeguard protected health information (PHI- is any information about health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care that can be linked to a specific individual) from unauthorized…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
October 17, 2012
Issue: Data not available.
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
October 17, 2012
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to ensure that the one patient's (Patient 1) right to privacy and confidentiality of their protected health information (PHI), was observed by a licensed nurse.Findings:An onsite visit of the hospital was…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
October 3, 2012
Issue: The hospital failed to ensure that one patient's (Patient 1) personal and protected health information (PHI) was kept confidential and not made available to anyone without the patient's permission.Findings:An on site investigation of an entity reported privacy breach by a…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights
September 27, 2012
Issue: Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to ensure that one patient's (Patient 1) protected health information (PHI) was kept confidential and not discussed in the presence of friends of Patient 1. Findings:An on site visit was made…
Outcome: Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights