{"id":2102399,"date":"2023-11-17T19:37:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T00:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/450-patients-possibly-exposed-to-hiv-hepatitis-at-mass-hospital\/"},"modified":"2023-11-17T19:40:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T00:40:46","slug":"450-patients-possibly-exposed-to-hiv-hepatitis-at-mass-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/450-patients-possibly-exposed-to-hiv-hepatitis-at-mass-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"450 Patients Possibly Exposed To HIV, Hepatitis At Mass. Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F450-patients-possibly-exposed-to-hiv-hepatitis-at-mass-hospital%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2102399&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Detail of the different devices used to\u200c administer intravenous medication to ICU patients with ECMO on December 1, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel \u2064Medir\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/cameron-breckenridge\">Cameron Breckenridge<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"timestamp\">4:35 PM \u2013 Friday, \u200bNovemeber 19, 2023<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 450 patients at a Massachusetts hospital could be exposed to both HIV and Hepatitis due to improper administration of IV\u2019s.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063a recent \u200dstatement, Salem Hospital said it possibly infected patients seeking an \u2064endoscopy within the last two years.<\/p>\n<p>Salem Hospital has \u200cnotified all patients who are at risk of exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Reports say the hospital learned about the potential exposure earlier this year, leading it to provide free\u2064 screenings and a clinician-staffed hotline to \u2064answer \u200cimmediate questions.<\/p>\n<p>Salem Hospital\u2063 has since apologized, but says there\u2019s no evidence \u2064confirming any cases. Additionally, the hospital added that the\u200c infection risk is extremely small.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t<strong>Share this post!<\/strong>\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>with Vivek Ramaswamy<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>with Ted Harvey<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>with\u200d Marc Morano<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>with \u200cTerry Schilling<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The board of the company \u200dbehind ChatGPT fired CEO Sam Altman, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amid-crime-spike-detroit-residents-reject-radical-police-reform-and-want-more-cops-on-the-street-poll\/\" title=\"Amid Crime Spike, Detroit Residents Reject Radical Police Reform And Want More Cops On The Street: Poll\">sending shock waves<\/a> across the tech industry.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Spotify expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chatgpt-passes-medical-license-exam-bar-exam-after-top-performance-on-wharton-mba-final\/\" title=\"ChatGPT Passes Medical License Exam, Bar Exam After Top Performance On Wharton MBA Final\">large language models<\/a> to help identify \u200ba user\u2019s listening patterns across podcasts and audiobooks.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Starlink has secured \u200ba contract to offer free internet in Mexico until the end of\u200c 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>U.S. lawmakers\u2062 asked Apple Inc to explain the abrupt end of political comedian Jon Stewart\u2019s television show on its streaming service.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \u2062rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How did the improper sterilization of the needle biopsy forceps lead to the potential exposure \u2064of patients to HIV and Hepatitis at Salem Hospital?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062 Procedure with the bloodborne diseases. The hospital has notified approximately \u2064450 patients who received endoscopies between April and November 2023 that they may have been exposed.<\/p>\n<p>The potential exposure occurred due to the improper\u200c sterilization of a piece of endoscopy equipment called a needle\u2064 biopsy \u2063forceps. The forceps were\u200d not \u2064adequately cleaned and went through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/450-patients-possibly-exposed-to-hiv-hepatitis-at-mass-hospital\/\" title=\"450 Patients Possibly Exposed To HIV, Hepatitis At Mass. Hospital\">high-level disinfection process<\/a> instead \u200cof being sterilized.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200bmistake puts patients at risk of contracting \u2063HIV and Hepatitis B and C. Both HIV and Hepatitis are serious and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-number-one-reason-to-put-milk-in-your-coffee\/\" title=\"The Number One Reason to Put Milk in Your Coffee\">potentially life-threatening diseases<\/a> \u2064that require long-term management.<\/p>\n<p>Salem Hospital has\u200d taken immediate action to address the issue. They have identified the patients who may \u200chave been exposed and are offering them free testing for HIV and Hepatitis. Additionally, the hospital is providing \u2063support and counseling services to these individuals.<\/p>\n<p>The hospital has also launched an internal investigation to determine how this error occurred and what steps need to be taken to prevent such incidents in the future. They are \u2062working closely with regulatory agencies and experts in infection control to ensure the highest\u200c standard of patient safety.<\/p>\n<p>Patient\u2062 safety is of\u2062 utmost importance in healthcare settings, and incidents like this\u2063 highlight the need for robust \u200bprotocols \u2064and adherence to\u200c strict guidelines. Proper \u200dsterilization and cleaning \u2062processes must be followed to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.<\/p>\n<p>Healthcare facilities must prioritize training and education for all staff involved in the administration of medical procedures. Regular audits and quality control \u200bmeasures should be in place to ensure compliance \u2063with infection control protocols.<\/p>\n<p>Patients, \u200bon their\u2064 part, should be proactive in advocating for their own safety. They should \u2063inquire about the sterilization and cleaning processes\u2064 followed by healthcare providers and voice any concerns or questions they may have.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the \u2062potential exposure of nearly 450 patients to HIV and Hepatitis \u2062at Salem Hospital is a grave concern. It highlights the importance of diligent\u2062 adherence to infection control protocols in healthcare settings. This incident serves as a reminder for healthcare facilities to prioritize patient safety and for patients to be\u2062 proactive in ensuring their own\u2062 well-being. Measures must be taken to prevent such incidents from occurring in\u200d the future \u2064and to mitigate the potential harm caused to patients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Detail of the different devices used to administer intravenous medication to ICU patients with ECMO on December 1, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. 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