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These 7 Iowa Hospitals Received A “D” In Patient Safety
MRSA (Staph) infections. C. diff infections (spread by contaminated equipment) The good news is that Iowa isn't as bad off as Illinois, who has 15 hospitals receiving the lowest "D" score. But Iowa has 7 hospitals that did receive the "D" grade. Here are the ones that The Leapfrog Group deemed unsafe:
🚧 Update: Ongoing Road Construction on US 34 near Burlington, IA
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Iowa. Residents and commuters in Burlington, IA, please be informed that road construction work is currently underway between Exit 262A: Curran Street and Exit 261 on US 34 (IA 163). During this period, a lane may be closed intermittently, potentially affecting traffic flow. The construction is scheduled to last until July 1, 2024, at approximately 1:00 PM CDT. The full schedule is as follows: from May 16, 1:00 PM until the end date and time. Those seeking additional information can contact the Fairfield RCE at 641-469-4090, located in Des Moines County.
Lee County facility cited for abuse, medication errors, quality of care
A Lee County nursing home owned by a pair of Iowa developers is again facing sanctions for inadequate resident care. The state of Iowa has proposed a series of fines totaling $44,250 against the Montrose Health Center in Lee County. The home was recently inspected and cited for violations related to: the abuse of residents; […] The post Lee County facility cited for abuse, medication errors, quality of care appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
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