Bus. & Prof. Code 3105 (2006)

Summary:

It is unprofessional conduct for an optometrist to modify a medical record with fraudulent intent.

Keywords:
boards, records accuracy, health care provider, medical disciplinary proceeding, license sanction for privacy breach
Parties Bound: 
Optometrists
California Penalty: 
Disciplinary action; $500 penalty
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.530(e)
Administrative requirements : Sanctions: have and apply appropriate sanctions against members of its workforce who fail to comply with the privacy policies and procedures
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.312(c)
Technical safeguards : Integrity (protect electronic protected health information from improper alteration or destruction);