Linen storage issues found at UPMC Shadyside

Surprise inspection uncovered clean and soiled linens were not stored according to standards


A surprise inspection found that UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh did not store clean and soiled linen according to proper standards, according to an article on the Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality website.

UPMC and Paris Cleaners, its linen service provider, are involved in multiple lawsuits brought by families affected by a mold outbreak that may have been caused by mold on linens. 

The outbreak contributed to the deaths of at least five patients at UPMC hospitals and caused the system to temporarily shut down its transplant program in 2015.

Linen should be sorted and stored in negative pressure rooms with special air exchanges, but Pennsylvania Department of Health investigators revealed that neither the clean or soiled linens were being stored according to standards.

Read the article.

 

 



April 11, 2017


Topic Area: Infection Control


Recent Posts

Furniture Selection Can Help Create Community in Senior Care Facilities

While predicting future resident needs is impossible, prioritizing choices is possible.


Texas HHSC Breaks Ground on New Panhandle State Hospital in Amarillo

The 164,475-square-foot, 75-bed hospital is expected to be completed in 2027.


Weingart Towers in LA Sets Standard for Behavioral Health Projects

Strategic project management in the creation of behavioral health facilities can help transform well-meaning plans into tangible, lasting change.


Roper St. Francis Breaks Ground on New Hospital Campus

The project remains on track for a 2029 completion.


Griffin Health Improves Patient Safety and Prevents HAIs with Electronic Hand Hygiene System

Case study: The system is used in all patient units, including the emergency department and ambulatory services.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.