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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 July 23, 2013. Also cited in 279 other reports.
Report ID: SO0211.01, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure PHI for one patient (Patient 1) was not released to a person(s) not authorized to receive it. Patient 2 was discharged from the ED to a SNF, with a visit summary for Patient 1. This failed practice resulted in the potential for physical, emotional and financial harm to Patient 1. Findings:During an interview with the facility Legal Assistant on July 23, 2013, at 2 p.m., the Assistant stated on July 5, 2012, Patients 1 and 2 were seen in the ED, then discharged and transferred to SNFs. The assistant stated the ED nurse prepared the visit summary for Patient 1, placed it in an envelope, and sent it with Patient 2. The documents that were released from Patient 1's MR were reviewed on July 23, 2013. The documents contained the following PHI:1. Name;2. Age;3. DOB;4. MRN;5. Account Number;6. Insurance information;8. Address;9. Phone number;10. Medical history;11. Diagnoses; and,12. Medications.The facility policy titled, "Guidelines for Release of Information," indicated all pages of the MR must be checked to ensure the information was for the correct patient prior to releasing it.
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280