Focus: Infection Control

Water Chemistry Issues Suspend Surgeries At Washington Hospital

The water issue is affecting sterilization


A hospital in Bellingham, Wash., postponed all but emergency surgeries in early September because of  a water chemistry issue, according to an article on the Becker’s Hospital Review website.

The water issue is affecting sterilization, according to a statement from PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.

The hospital said it is "working around-the-clock on further analysis and repairs."

The hospital's emergency department remained open and continue to accept patients. 

Non-emergency surgeries at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center continued to be postponed as of Sept. 8, according to an article on the KGMI website. 

Read the full Becker’s article.

 



September 16, 2020


Topic Area: Infection Control


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