Legionnaires’ — United States
Ohio Department of Health [ODOH] director Amy Acton yesterday [31 May 2019] issued an order to the Mount Carmel Grove City hospital to take immediate action to contain an outbreak of legionnaires’ disease. The rare adjudication order came after the DOH found a connection between 7 confirmed cases of the disease in patients at the hospital.
Steps outlined in the order include:
– Flush all hot and cold water lines and fixtures throughout the entire 7-floor, 200-bed facility.
– Implement
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