Union alleges Calif. hospital risked coronavirus spread to workers

Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center in Riverside sent at least 10 employees home because they came in contact with a patient who had symptoms of coronavirus


A union representing hospital employees had alleged that at least 10 employees were sent home because Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center in Riverside, Calif., didn’t take proper precautions when a patient with symptoms that could have been the novel coronavirus came into the hospital, according to an article on The Press-Enterprise website.

Union officials said the incident shows that the Riverside hospital needs better coronavirus protocols.

A hospital spokesperson said Parkview employees “strictly follow” safety procedures.

Statewide, at least 50 healthcare workers have been sent home after contact with patients who could have coronavirus.

Read the article.



April 8, 2020


Topic Area: Infection Control


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