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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO 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 November 22, 2013. Also cited in 108 other reports.
Report ID: H67G11.01, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: UCSF MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) of the breach of personal patient health information within the required five business days after discovery.Findings:During an interview on 11/22/13 at 3:30 PM, Privacy Analyst stated patient's medical information, progress note including name, date of birth, admitting diagnosis, lab results, and physical exam was inadvertently faxed on 10/4/13 at 4:26 PM to an incorrect health care practitioner (dentist) .Record review indicated a letter, dated 10/21/13, notifying the California Department of Public Health of the breach in patient's protected health information. In the letter, the facility stated they were notified of the event on 10/10/13. The facility was four days late in notifying CDPH after the five day grace period had ended.
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280