Watford General Hospital in Watford, England, has been criticized for filthy conditions after a patient sat on a pressure cushion covered in a previous patient's feces for a week, according to an article on the Watford Observer website.
The patient, 76, who was hospitalized for a stroke, subsequently contracted a chest infection.
"We are investigating what happened and, if appropriate, disciplinary action will be taken," said Samantha Jones, chief executive of the NHS trust in charge of Watford General.
"As a result of recent complaints, we have, over the last few weeks, instigated a program of unannounced spot checks by our directors on all wards and departments.
"We are also meeting with senior representatives from the company which manages our cleaning contract to ensure that proper supervision and monitoring is in place so that the highest possible standards of hygiene and cleanliness are consistently met," she said.
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