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MARIN 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 February 29, 2012. Also cited in 63 other reports.
Report ID: 5TE811.03, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: MARIN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Issue:
Based on interview and document review, the hospital failed to notify Patient 1 of the breach until six days after it was discovered.Findings:Document review on 2/29/12 demonstrated that the hospital discovered the breach on 12/5/11 when Staff B received a call from Physician C stating that Patient 1's report had inadvertently been faxed to him. Patient 1 was notified of the breach on 12/13/11, 6 business days after discovery of the breach, resulting in a fine of $100.
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280