MU Health Care shared a press release with local news outlets on the matter, saying it is working with state and county health officials to address risks to patients and staff. The employee who tested positive has been isolated from patients and staff and contract tracing is underway to notify anyone who had prolonged contact with the individual.
Mu Health Care said the risk to most is low, and free testing will be offered to anyone who may have been exposed.
“We are confident that we will identify and manage the risks to patients and staff who may have come into close contact with this health care provider,” Stevan Whitt, MD, MU Health Care’s chief medical officer, said in the statement.
The health system includes six hospitals and multiple clinics. MU Health Care did not state which of its facilities the affected individual worked at.
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.