Forty-five workers at San Francisco General Hospital tested positive
Rising Coronavirus infections among workers at San Francisco General Hospital are raising concerns about workplace conditions, according to an article on the San Francisco Chronicle website.
The hospital is stepping up safety protocols.
Between June 27 and July 6, COVID-19 infections among employees at the facility rose by 50 percent.
Researchers believe that for every one person infected with COVID-19 in San Francisco, he or she spreads it to 1.25 people on average.
July 21, 2020
Topic Area: Infection Control
Disinfectant Dispensers in Healthcare Facilities Often Fail to Deliver Safe Concentrations: StudyStudy of 10 hospitals finds 90 percent have at least one dispenser delivering disinfectants at incorrect concentrations.
Duke University Health System Receives $50 Million for Proton Beam Therapy CenterThe donation is the largest philanthropic gift received by Duke University Health System.
Protecting Patient Data: Strategies and TacticsAs cyber threats and breaches grow, healthcare organizations and facilities need a better approach to cybersecurity.
Duke Health to Acquire Lake Norman Regional Medical CenterThe closing is projected for the first quarter of 2025.
UT Southwestern Experiences Data Breach Through Calendar Tool