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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 May 17, 2013. Also cited in 279 other reports.
Report ID: 5IWC11, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent unauthorized access to a patient's (Patient A) PHI (Protected Health Information) when the patient's laboratory results were given to another patient.Findings:On May 17, 2013, at 1:40 p.m., a review of the lab requisition for Patient A dated May 3, 2013, revealed, Patient A's name, gender, date of birth, address, medical insurance information, and account number. On May 6, 2013, the facility was informed the lab requisition was given to another patient who was able to view Patient A's Protected Health Information (PHI).In an interview with the executive secretary, she stated, "It was a physician that didn't follow the policy."
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280