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CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL 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 November 1, 2013. Also cited in 103 other reports.
Report ID: 1FG111.01, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent unauthorized access and disclosure of Patient 31's protected, confidential health information, when the patient's information was exposed on a computer screen which was in view of a visitor. This failure allowed for potential unlawful or unauthorized use of the information and was a violation of the patient's right to privacy.Findings: During an interview on 11/01/13 at 11 a.m., the Compliance Officer confirmed that the patient's information had been left in view of a visitor. She confirmed that the information revealed included personal and medical information.A review of the letter submitted by the facility revealed that this information was in view of the patient's visitors. The staff person responsible left the room without securing the computer to prevent viewing or access by others.
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280