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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1262182.015 - St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
2209 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501
Mailing Address:
1724 Burrstone Road, New Hartford, NY 13413
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/19/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/30/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1258890 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,675 |
| Current Penalty | $11,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/19/2017 | 11/27/2018 | $11,000 | $12,675 | $0 | 01/16/2018 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 5, 2017, a nurse technician was performing their normally assigned duties that included administering medicine, taking vitals, and cleaning. During the day and the two days following, the employee treated a patient with Clostridium Difficile. Precautions to prevent transmission of the bacteria were not implemented in a timely manner, and the employee became ill. The employee contracted the disease, suffering septic shock that resulted in renal failure.. The employee later died from this condition.
Keywords: Infectious Disease, Kidney
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1262182.015 | 47 | F | Fatality | Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants |