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QUEEN OF THE VALLEY 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 2, 2012. Also cited in 17 other reports.
Report ID: SLLZ11.03, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: QUEEN OF THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to report an intentional breach, of Patient 1's medical information, to Patient 1's Representative, at their last known address, within 5 days of the disclosure being detected by the health facility. This failure violated the provisions of California Health and Safety Code 1280.15 (b) (2). Findings:The California Department of Public Health was notified, on 4/12/11, that an intentional breach of protected health information occurred between 4/4/11 and 4/6/11.
Outcome:
Fine imposed and deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280