Becker's Healthcare October 22, 2024
Three major health systems have warned patients about potential exposure to HIV or hepatitis B and C in the last year stemming from improper sterilization and safety protocols.
Here is what to know about the three affected systems:
1. In October, patients at Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt Clinic were warned of potential exposures during colonoscopy procedures. The potential infections related to a nurse not properly sterilizing equipment used to administer anesthesia. Vanderbilt said Oct. 12 that fewer than 4% of endoscopy patients over the last six months may have been exposed. Meanwhile, several patients have expressed plans to file a lawsuit.
2. Renton, Wash.-based Providence in July...
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