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SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL 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 November 13, 2014. Also cited in 14 other reports.
Report ID: PDUQ11.02, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to notify the Department within five business days of the disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI), when a hospital Face Sheet containing PHI for Patient 1 was found in an individual's yard. The hospital was notified of the disclosure on 5/23/14 and reported the disclosure to the Department on 6/6/14. The failure resulted in non-compliance of California Health & Safety Code 1280.15(b)(1). Findings:The California Department of Public Health received a faxed report on 6/6/14, which stated on 5/23/14 the hospital's CEO received a letter which indicated Patient 1's hospital Face Sheet, containing PHI, was found in an individual's yard. During an interview on 11/13/14 at 1:45 p.m., the PO stated the hospital's CEO received a letter in the mail, on 5/23/14 from an individual which indicated she had found in her yard a hospital Face Sheet, containing Patient 1's PHI. PO acknowledged the hospital became aware of the disclosure on 5/23/14, and reported the disclosure to the Department on 6/6/14.
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280