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ST JUDE 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 December 9, 2011. Also cited in 29 other reports.
Report ID: D2W911.01, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: ST JUDE MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on review of hospital documents and interview, the hospital failed to protect the PHI belonging to Patient Z disclosure to an unauthorized individual. In addition, the hospital failed to notify Patient Z of the breach of PHI within five business days of the hospital's knowledge of its occurrence.Findings: Hospital documents showed Patient Z was a hospital employee. Documentation showed, on 5/25/11, Patient Z's manager spoke with the patient/employee's personal physician concerning the patient's PHI. The PHI disclosed included the patient's medical condition and work status. The hospital was made aware of the breach concerning Patient Z on 5/25/11. Patient Z was not notified of the breach of PHI until 6/10/11.On 4/6/12 at 0930 hours, during a telephone interview the Manager of Regulatory Compliance verified the above reported breach and the dates.
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280