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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO 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 May 24, 2012. Also cited in 108 other reports.
Report ID: 06X911.01, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: UCSF MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) of the breach of personal patient health information within the required five business days after the breach was detected. Findings:Patient 1 was seen on the Neurology Department on 4/6/12 and a copy of the progress notes of the clinic visit was supposed to be send to his primary provider. The progress notes included his name, date of birth, medical record number, medical history, medical assessment and plan of care.In an interview on 5/24/12 at 1:00 p.m., the Manager of Accreditation, Licensure and Certification (Staff A) said the information breach occurred on 5/2/12 when the summary of Patient 1's visit was sent to the wrong provider. She stated Patient 1's provider relocated to another area and the facility was not aware of the provider's new address so the progress notes were sent to the old address.Review of the report sent to CDPH notifying them of the medical information breach indicated it was faxed on 5/11/12. Staff A acknowledged the information breach was reported late to the Department.The facility was days late in reporting the information breach within five business days after it was detected.
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280