"He said the undercover inspectors also found over 10,000 paper records containing the information of over 7,700 patients, which led to an investigation by prosecutors in San Francisco, Alameda, San Bernardino, San Joaquin, San Mateo, and Yolo counties. County officials later sought the intervention of this office, Bonta said."
"About six years ago we became aware of occasions when, contrary to our rigorous policies and procedures, some facilities' landfill-bound dumpsters included items that should have been disposed of differently,
"As part of the settlement, the health care provider must also retain for five years an independent third-party auditor approved by the Attorney General's Office and the district attorneys involved in the complaint. The auditor will check Kaiser's compliance with California's laws related to the handling of hazardous and medical waste, and the protection of patients' health information."
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