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SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL
Cited by the California Department of Public Health for violations of California’s Health and Safety Code relating to medical privacy during an inspection that began on October 29, 2013. Also cited in 27 other reports.
Report ID: GBVG11.02, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to safeguard the contents of Patient 1's medical record (LCR - Lifetime Care Record) when four staff members accessed the LCR without need and without authorization.Findings:Please refer to findings on Health & Safety Code 1280.15(a).
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Medical Record Availability