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EISENHOWER 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 March 15, 2012. Also cited in 279 other reports.
Report ID: 2ZYS11, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure protected health information (PHI) for Patient A was indexed correctly . Patient A's PHI was indexed with Patient B's. This failed practice resulted in a breach of PHI to an unintended recipient.Findings:On March 15, 2012, at 11:20 a.m., an unannounced visit was made to the facility to investigate a breach of PHI. In a concurrent interview with the Director of Compliance, she stated a dosing consultation document was inadvertently electronically indexed incorrectly. Patient B was viewing his electronic record and found the information with his electronic record. The Director stated the one page document contained the patient's name, age, and dosage recommendations.On March 15, 2012, the facility policy and procedure titled, "Information Privacy," was reviewed. The policy indicated, "Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act..and California Privacy Laws, Eisenhower Medical Center will take all necessary steps to avoid unauthorized or unlawful access, use or disclosure of protected health information and to mitigate any unharmful effect..."
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280