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Los Alamitos 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 February 2, 2012. Also cited in 5 other reports.
Report ID: UKXZ11, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: LOS ALAMITOS MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and hospital document review, the hospital failed to prevent the disclosure of Patient A's Protected Health Information (PHI) to an unauthorized individual. Findings:On 10/18/11, the hospital notified the Department a breach of PHI involving Patient A had occurred. Review of the hospital's investigation showed on 10/12/11, a recently discharged patient notified the hospital she received two documents in her discharge paperwork that belonged to Patient A. The documents were said to be copies of consents for treatment.
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280