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RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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 May 31, 2012. Also cited in 123 other reports.
Report ID: TNKI11, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a prescription for Patient A, was not given to Patient B. This failure resulted in the unauthorized disclosure of Patient A's protected health information (PHI), which created the potential for unauthorized use.Findings:On May 31, 2012, at 10:15 a.m., an unannounced visit was made to the facility to investigate a breach of PHI. On May 31, 2012, at 10:20 a.m., the Compliance and Privacy Officer was interviewed. The Officer stated Patient B had been given a prescription for Patient A, on April 16, 2012. The prescription contained Patient A's name, medical record number, and the name of the medication. Patient B had come to the facility for a meeting and turned in the prescription at the meeting.On May 31, 2012, the facility policy and procedure titled, "Breach of Patient Privacy: Reporting Requirements," was reviewed. The policy indicated, "...Breach: The unauthorized acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of patient protected health information (PHI) that compromises the security or privacy of the PHI..."
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280