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SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTR
Cited by the California Department of Public Health for a violation of California’s Health and Safety Code relating to medical privacy during an inspection that began on October 1, 2012. Also cited in 18 other reports.
Report ID: N50911.01, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTR
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to ensure that Patient 1's protected health information (PHI) was kept confidential from anyone not authorized access.Findings:An interview with the hospital's Director of Quality (DOQ) was conducted on 10/12 at 2:10 P.M. The DOQ stated that Patient 1's prescription label was inadvertently placed inside Patient 2's prescription bag which also contained Patient 2's prescription label. Both Patient 1 and Patient 2's prescription label were placed inside Patient 2's prescription bag which was delivered to Patient 2. A review of Patient 1's prescription label indicated Patient 1's name, date of birth, home address, physician name, and medication.
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights