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RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL 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 April 5, 2013. Also cited in 123 other reports.
Report ID: K8XT11.01, California Department of Public Health
Reported Entity: RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Issue:
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent unauthorized access to a patient's medical information when a patient's (Patient A) prescription was given to another patient.Findings:On February 5, 2013, during a physician appointment, Patient A's prescription for antibiotics was given to Patient B. The prescription included the patient's name, date of birth, name of medication and the patient's medical record number.On April 5, 2013, at 9:50 a.m., an interview was conducted with the facility's CO (Compliance Officer). She stated, "Patient A's prescription was given to another patient (Patient B). The Patient B presented the prescription to the pharmacy. The prescription was returned to the facility."
Outcome:
Deficiency cited by the California Department of Public Health: Health & Safety Code 1280