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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO MEDICAL CENTER
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 January 4, 2012. Also cited in 108 other reports.
Report ID: ISG211.03, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: UCSF MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify patients and/or their legal guardians of the breach of their medical information within the required five business days after discovery.Findings:In an interview on 1/6/12 at 10:00 AM, the Director of Regulatory Affairs (DRA) stated that a camera and medical records containing personal medical information were stolen on 11/5/11. This theft was reported to city police and the facility on 11/5/11. The DRA said the camera was retrieved on 11/7/11 and the medical records were retrieved on 11/8/11. The DRA stated the six adult patients and the parents of the eight pediatric patients were notified of the breach of their medical information by letters on 11/15/11. Record review of the report to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) faxed on 11/18/11, included copies of the letters sent by the Department of Dermatology to the 14 patients and the legal guardians, all of which were dated 11/15/11. The notification to those affected by the medical information breach occurred seven business days after the discovery of the breach rather than the five business days required by the regulations.
Outcome:
Fine imposed and deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Medical Breach