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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 January 15, 2014. Also cited in 123 other reports.
Report ID: 7W7L11.01, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect Patient 1's protected health information (PHI) from unauthorized disclosure. Patient 1's prescription was inadvertently given to the wrong patient. This resulted in the potential for misuse of Patient 1's PHI. Findings:On January 15, 2014, at 3:30 p.m., the Administrative Services Officer (ASO) was interviewed. The ASO stated on January 8, 2014 both Patient 1 and Patient 2 were in the Emergency Department (ED). When Patient 2 was discharged she received Patient 1's prescription by mistake. When Patient 2 went to the Pharmacy to have prescription filled, the error was discovered.The prescription for Patient 1 was reviewed. The prescription contained Patient 1's name, date of birth, and medical record number.A review of the facility policy, "Patient Privacy, Confidentiality, Medical Records, And Access To, Or Release Or Disclosure Of, Patient Information, (Revised Date: 01/02/09)," indicated, "(The facility) and its personnel shall reasonably safeguard confidential medical information from any unauthorized access or unlawful access use, or disclosure."
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280