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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 May 24, 2012. Also cited in 108 other reports.
Report ID: 67N811.02, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: UCSF MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
The facility failed to notify Patient 1 of the breach of his medical information within the required five business days after discovery. The facility became aware of the medical information breach on 4/19/12 but did not notify Patient 1 until 5/3/12.
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Medical Breach