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EISENHOWER 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 April 30, 2012. Also cited in 279 other reports.
Report ID: 4ONL11.01, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure discharge documentation for Patient A was not given to Patient B. This failure resulted in the unauthorized disclosure of Patient A's protected health information (PHI), which created the potential for unauthorized use.Findings:On April 30, 2012, at 11:15 a.m., a telephone call was made to the facility to the Compliance Specialist. The Specialist stated on April 19, 2012, discharge instructions for Patient A were given to Patient B. The instructions included Patient A's name, medical record number, account number, date of birth, age, sex, medications, diagnosis, and visit highlights.On April 30, 2012, the facility policy and procedure titled, "HIPAA - Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information," was reviewed. The policy indicated, "Policy: It is the policy of Eisenhower Medical Center ("EMC") that the confidentiality of Protected Health Information contained in records and collected pursuant to treatment will be protected to the fullest extent possible..."
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280