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More than 3,000 people infected with HIV due to mistakes in cleaning equipment at a medical center in New Jersey, USA
2018-12-27 09:02:30
https://www.guancha.cn/internation/2018_12_27_484764.shtml
Source: Observer Network
[Text / Observer Network Wang Hui]
According to the New Jersey Department of Health on Monday, a surgical center in the state was at risk for infection prevention and disinfection, and 3,778 patients treated here were at risk of contracting HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
CBS reported on the 25th that the medical center is called "HealthPlus" and is located in the town of Saddle Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. From January 2018 to September 7, 2018, patients who have undergone surgery at the medical center may be at risk of infection. The surgery center has now sent a letter to all patients during this period asking them to undergo a blood test to confirm if they are infected and the center will pay the full cost.
The medical center said in a letter to patients that "during this time, the medical center may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens due to insufficient 'infection control' during cleaning equipment and drug injection."
The center said that the chance of being infected is very low, but they still want patients to be examined. “So far, the hospital has not yet received any reports of infections or diseases,” said Betty McCabe, a health centre operator, in a statement. “We know this makes patients feel uneasy, we take it very seriously. This question will help them in the process."
"Health +" Medical Center
According to the statement, the New Jersey Department of Health shut down the center in September after it discovered that the employee did not follow proper sterility procedures or regulations regarding dispensing. The center reopened on September 28.
“The move by the New Jersey Department of Health to close the center gives us an opportunity to focus more on quality, safety and consistent adherence to sound policies and procedures,” McCabe said.
The Center stated that as a remedy, the Center has now improved the “Infection Control” and drug distribution procedures, hired new staff, trained them in aseptic processing, and cleaned and repaired all instruments.
This article is an exclusive manuscript of the Observer Network and may not be reproduced without authorization.
2018-12-27 09:02:30
https://www.guancha.cn/internation/2018_12_27_484764.shtml
Source: Observer Network
[Text / Observer Network Wang Hui]
According to the New Jersey Department of Health on Monday, a surgical center in the state was at risk for infection prevention and disinfection, and 3,778 patients treated here were at risk of contracting HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
CBS reported on the 25th that the medical center is called "HealthPlus" and is located in the town of Saddle Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. From January 2018 to September 7, 2018, patients who have undergone surgery at the medical center may be at risk of infection. The surgery center has now sent a letter to all patients during this period asking them to undergo a blood test to confirm if they are infected and the center will pay the full cost.
The medical center said in a letter to patients that "during this time, the medical center may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens due to insufficient 'infection control' during cleaning equipment and drug injection."
The center said that the chance of being infected is very low, but they still want patients to be examined. “So far, the hospital has not yet received any reports of infections or diseases,” said Betty McCabe, a health centre operator, in a statement. “We know this makes patients feel uneasy, we take it very seriously. This question will help them in the process."
"Health +" Medical Center
According to the statement, the New Jersey Department of Health shut down the center in September after it discovered that the employee did not follow proper sterility procedures or regulations regarding dispensing. The center reopened on September 28.
“The move by the New Jersey Department of Health to close the center gives us an opportunity to focus more on quality, safety and consistent adherence to sound policies and procedures,” McCabe said.
The Center stated that as a remedy, the Center has now improved the “Infection Control” and drug distribution procedures, hired new staff, trained them in aseptic processing, and cleaned and repaired all instruments.
This article is an exclusive manuscript of the Observer Network and may not be reproduced without authorization.
