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Massachusetts Hospital Faces Lawsuit and Potential Health Crisis After Hepatitis and HIV Exposure

Nearly 450 patients treated at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV due to improperly administered IV drugs. The hospital identified and corrected the practice, which involved a contracted individual who no longer works there. The hospital has contacted potentially affected patients and is offering free screening for viral hepatitis and HIV. The risk of infection is deemed extremely small, and there have been no reported infections so far. A class-action lawsuit is being filed against the hospital.

via Livescience.com|

#health #hepatitis #hiv

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"Massachusetts Hospital Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over HIV and Hepatitis Exposure Scare"

Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital is facing a class-action lawsuit after hundreds of patients may have been exposed to HIV or hepatitis due to negligently administered intravenous medications during endoscopy procedures. The hospital has stated that the risk of infection is very low, and no infections have been identified. The hospital has taken corrective measures and is working with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to manage the situation. Patients who may have been exposed have been notified and are being tested, while those who have not been notified need not be concerned.

via WCVB Boston|

#class-action-lawsuit #healthcare #hepatitis

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Massachusetts Hospital Faces Lawsuit Over Potential HIV and Hepatitis Exposure

A lawsuit has been filed against Salem Hospital in Massachusetts over a potential lapse in infection control that may have exposed patients to HIV and hepatitis. The suit accuses the hospital, its parent company, and 10 unnamed employees of negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The state Department of Public Health conducted an inspection and confirmed that no infections resulting from the error have been identified, but the hospital is offering free tests for HIV and hepatitis to the affected patients. So far, no infections have been found. The hospital has not provided details on what went wrong or the steps taken to prevent a recurrence. The lawsuit seeks damages and an order to discontinue the practices that led to the incident.

via The Boston Globe|

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Potential Infection Exposure at Salem Hospital Raises Alarms

Salem Hospital in Massachusetts has notified approximately 450 endoscopy patients that they may have been exposed to infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C. The hospital discovered an isolated practice involving the administration of intravenous medication that was not consistent with best practices. The hospital has corrected the practice, conducted a comprehensive review, and determined that the infection risk to patients is extremely small. Patients have been notified, offered free screening, and provided with necessary support. As of now, there is no evidence of any infections resulting from this incident.

via Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News|

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"Massive HIV and Hepatitis Scare: Salem Hospital Notifies Hundreds of Possible Exposures"

Salem Hospital in Massachusetts has alerted approximately 450 endoscopy patients of a possible exposure to HIV, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B due to incorrectly administered IVs over a two-year period. The hospital states that the risk of infection is "extremely small" and no instances of infection have been reported so far. Patients have been notified, a free clinician staff hotline has been established, and free screenings are being provided. The hospital has apologized for the incident and is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to the community.

via Boston 25 News|

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