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HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
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 August 3, 2011. Also cited in 22 other reports.
Report ID: YDGS11, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to safeguard Patient A's protected health information. Findings:On 3/7/11, the hospital reported to the Department an accidental disclosure of Patient A's medical record occured.On 8/3/11 at 0920 hours, the hospital's Compliance & Privacy Officer was interviewed. The Officer stated Patient A was an organ donor. The hospital's investigation showed a laboratory report for the patient was sent to the wrong physician. Hospital staff failed to verify the physician's address prior to mailing the laboratory test result. The breach of information was discovered on 2/24/11.
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280