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SONOMA VALLEY 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 April 23, 2013. Also cited in 10 other reports.
Report ID: J3F011.02, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: SONOMA VALLEY HOSPITAL
Issue:
Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to notify 1,313 patients that their health information had been breached on 2/14/13. The facility was notified on 4/17/13. The facility notified 1,313 patients on 4/30/13 which was 6 days after the required timeframe. See (A021)
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280