The infection control deficiencies were revealed during an Oct. 18 survey at the two hospitals conducted by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The hospitals, part of Detroit Medical Center and owned by Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, have an opportunity to submit a plan to correct the issues.
“We have determined that the deficiencies are significant and limit your hospital’s capacity to render adequate care and ensure the health and safety of your patients,” stated the Jan. 15 letters to the hospitals from CMS.
CMS informed the hospitals they had until Jan. 25 to submit a plan of correction. It is unclear whether the hospitals submitted these plans.
Editor’s note: Becker’s Hospital Review reached out to Detroit Medical Center for comment and will update the report as more information becomes available.
More articles on clinical leadership and infection control:
Novant Health screens every patient for depression — here’s why
Former Mount Carmel physician’s license suspended amid patient death investigation
Washington state measles outbreak grows to 34 cases
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
