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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1576667.015 - U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Admin., St. Cloud Va Health Care System
Inspection Information - Office: Eau Claire Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Admin., St. Cloud Va Health Care System
4801 Veterans Drive
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
Mailing Address:
4801 Veterans Drive, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/03/2022
Emphasis: N:Covid-19
Case Closed: 07/05/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1856218 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100132 D01 I | 06/15/2022 | 06/30/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A02 | 06/15/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee was working as a licensed practitioner nurse providing patient care in the outpatient area of the mental health services division of a Veteran's Administration hospital when she was exposed to COVID-19. The employee performed a variety of patient care activities within the outpatient area of mental health clinic including, receiving patients and walking them to the treatment rooms, checking vitals, documenting concerns and reasons for the appointment, giving immunizations including COVID-19 immunizations and boosters, administering psychiatric medications by injection, and cleaning and stocking supplies in the offices and patient rooms. It was reported that the employee did not consistently wear her face shield and respirator or surgical mask over her nose and mouth, as required by the company for protection against COVID-19 when within 6 feet of patients or coworkers. The employee contracted COVID-19 and was off work from the onset of her symptoms on December 21, 2021. On January 4, 2022, the employee was hospitalized for symptoms of COVID-19 and remained in the hospital until January 8, 2022. The employee returned to work on February 7, 2022.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1576667.015 | 61 | F | Hospitalized injury | Licensed practical nurses |