N.J. lawmakers to investigate infection control at healthcare facilities

New infections continue to be diagnosed at two state longterm care facilities


As new infections are diagnosed at two New Jersey longterm care facilities, legislators to investigate origin of the infections and what state can do, according to an article on the NJ Spotlight website.

State lawmakers plan to hold a hearing on the recent disease outbreaks at several New Jersey hospital operations dedicated to children’s care, including the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Passaic County facility where a virus has killed 10.

Senate health committee chairman Joseph Vitale said he wants to gather input from hospital leaders, infection experts and New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal about the origin of these infections and what state officials can do.

In all, the outbreaks have sickened more than three dozen young, medically fragile patients — and one staff member — at three hospitals in recent months, but do not pose a threat to the public.

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November 15, 2018


Topic Area: Infection Control


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