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This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
Ukiah Valley 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 February 7, 2013. Also cited in 31 other reports.
Report ID: OVPU11.02, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: UKIAH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER/HOSPITAL D
Issue:
Based on record review, the facility failed to report a breach of protected health information to a patient (Patient 2) within 5 days of the disclosure being detected by the health facility after Patient 2's medical information was handed to Patient 3. This failure violated the provisions of California Health and Safety Code 1280.15 (b) (2). Findings:See A021
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280