Outpatient Surgical Centers Facing Scrutiny For Lack Of Infection Control
The United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently surveyed dozens of outpatient surgical centers for infection-control guideline compliance. Over 75% of all operations are performed at these outpatient centers. The areas explored included environmental cleaning practices, hygiene, equipment reprocessing, handling of blood- glucose-monitoring equipment and drug injection safety.
A Journal of the American Medical Association study found lapses and deficiencies at an alarming rate. About 60% of the centers received citations from state agencies for infection control deficiencies and about 30% received citations for medication administration lapses, such as using single dose vials of medicine multiple times.
Kentucky consumers, as well as those nationwide, need to be wary and alert when patients at these facilities, in addition to anytime they are receiving medical treatment and care. Do not be afraid to voice concerns and be your own advocate.
Medical errors are responsible for many injuries and deaths nationwide. Our profession calls this area of law medical malpractice. Consulting a lawyer experienced in handling these matters is usually easy. Most lawyers will provide a complimentary initial consultation to evaluate a claim or case and let the person know if they can help.
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