CDC Expert Blogs About Outbreaks from Single-Use Vials Used for Multiple Patients
Today on CDCs Safe Healthcare Blog, Dr. Michael Bell discusses two recent medical care outbreaks that occurred when healthcare providers used medication from single-dose/single-use vials for multiple patients.
These breaches resulted in life-threatening yet completely preventable staph/MRSA infections in at least 10 patients receiving injections for pain relief. How does this happen in todays advanced medical settings? What can be done to fix the problem?
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