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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 August 21, 2014. Also cited in 108 other reports.
Report ID: LGNQ11.02, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: UCSF MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the hospital failed to protect the confidentiality of Patient 4's protected health information (PHI) when a staff member, Temp 2, intentionally accessed Patient 4's electronic medical record (EMR) without business justification or authorization. This had the potential for embarrassment of Patient 4's family if the information was disclosed.Findings:Please see details at A-017.
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Patients' Rights