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(Iowa City) VA hospital finds bacteria but doesn't disclose it [View all]
http://hamptonroads.com/2014/09/va-hospital-finds-bacteria-doesnt-disclose-itVA hospital finds bacteria but doesn't disclose it
The Associated Press
© September 29, 2014
IOWA CITY, Iowa
Bacteria that could lead to infections have been found at the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Hospital, but officials have not informed patients about the problem.
The Des Moines Register reports the VA is planning to spend $6.5 million to address the legionella bacteria that has been found in the hospital's water pipes.
VA pathologist Stacy Klutts said the bacteria are at low levels, so there is little risk of infection at this point. And officials said they have been able to control the problem.
Beginning next year the VA is planning to replace all the plumbing in patient-care areas of the Iowa City hospital.
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