Medical News New York: Lawrence Hospital Surgery Patients Warned of Possible Hepatitis, HIV ExposureMarch 14, 2011 Ten surgery patients of Lawrence Hospital Center (LHC) in Bronxville are being notified of the need to get tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C due to improperly cleaned equipment. The notice marks the second time in less than one month that an area health care facility has warned of possible exposure to blood-borne diseases. In February, more than 200 patients of the state-run Rockland Psychiatric Center were told they needed to get tested following a case of hepatitis B transmitted through a lancing device to collect blood samples. Linda R. Greene, who serves on the board of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control, said hospitals and other facilities have become very vigilant about cleanliness. "I don't think that we are getting more careless," she said. "I think that we have become more aware of the risk of transmission posed by blood-borne pathogens." "In order to do due diligence, we really have to notify patients and make them aware of potential exposure," said Greene. Journal News (White Plains) 03.11.2011; Jane Lerner ![]() Urgent Action Required to Fight Unscientific, Stigmatising Nebraska Bill That Will Criminalise Body Fluid Assault on Public Safety Officers This article was provided by CDC National Prevention Information Network. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.
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