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SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL
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 March 24, 2014. Also cited in 27 other reports.
Report ID: 2NUH11.02, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the Hospital failed to protect the confidentiality of Patient A's medical information when Staff 1, without authorization or business justification, reviewed Patient A's electronic health record and released this information to unauthorized recipient(s).Findings:Please refer to Health & Safety Code 1280.15(a).
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights