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RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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 January 28, 2014. Also cited in 123 other reports.
Report ID: JSX011.02, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify Patient A of the unauthorized disclosure of his protected health information (PHI), in writing, within five business days after the disclosure had been detected by the facility. Findings:On January 28, 2014, at 10 a.m., the Administrative Services Officer (ASO) was interviewed. The ASO stated on December 12, 2013, the facility became aware Patient A's discharge summary, was faxed to an unintended recipient. The ASO stated attempts were made to notify the patient, but the patient's address could not be found. Patient A was not notified of the breach by mail or telephone. The facility policy and procedure titled, "Patient Privacy, Confidentiality, Medical Records, and Access to, or Release or Disclosure of, Patient Information," indicated, "In Compliance with State law, upon identification of unlawful or unauthorized access to or use or disclosure of patient healthcare/medical information, a report to both the patient and California Department of Public Health will be made within no more than five (5) days from the identification documented by the Compliance and Privacy Officer."
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Medical Breach