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LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA 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 September 18, 2012. Also cited in 6 other reports.
Report ID: PT7L11.01, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and medical record review the hospital failed to prevent unauthorized access of a Patient A's medical information. Patient A's protected health information (PHI) was accessed by a relative, a hospital employee, not involved in the care of the patient. Findings:The hospital notified the Department on 8/6/12, a breach of Patient A's information was discovered on 8/1/12. On 9/18/12 at 0915 hours, an interview was conducted with the hospital's Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer an employee of the hospital accessed the hospital's computer to review a relative's laboratory reports in the electronic medical record after the relative was seen in the Emergency Department. The Compliance Officer stated the matter was also referred to the hospital's Human Resource Management Division for further action.
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280