Table 1.1 Hepatitis C Outbreaks by Setting ― United States, 2015
| Setting | State | Persons Notified for Screening | Outbreak-Associated Infections | Known or suspected mode of transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outpatient | ||||
| Prolotherapy clinic | California | >1,500 | 5 | Syringe reuse contaminating medication vials used for >1 patient and use of single-dose vials for >1 patient |
| Insulin infusion clinic | California | 92 | 9 | Unsafe practices related to assisted blood glucose monitoring including use of fingerstick devices for >1 person and inadequate cleaning and disinfection of glucometer before reuse. |
| Pain management clinic | Michigan | 122 | 2 | Syringe reuse contaminating medication vials used for >1 patient |
| Cardiology clinic | West Virginia | >2,000 | 5 | Use of single-dose vials for >1 patient |
| Hospital | ||||
| Hospital | Utah | 7,217 | >7 | Drug diversion by nurse (* Investigation ongoing) |
| Hemodialysis | ||||
| Outpatient hemodialysis facility | New Jersey | 237 | 2 | Multiple lapses in infection control identified, including hand hygiene and glove use, vascular access care, medication preparation, cleaning and disinfection |
| Outpatient hemodialysis facility | New Jersey | 84 | 2 | Multiple lapses in infection control identified, vascular access care, medication preparation, cleaning and disinfection |
| Outpatient hemodialysis facility | New Jersey | 98 | 2 | Multiple lapses in infection control identified, including hand hygiene and glove use, vascular access care, medication preparation, cleaning and disinfection |
| Outpatient hemodialysis facility | Pennsylvania | 115 | 3 | Multiple lapses in infection control identified, medication preparation close to treatment area |
| Outpatient hemodialysis facility | Pennsylvania | 130 | 3 | Multiple lapses in infection control identified, medication preparation close to treatment area |
| Outpatient hemodialysis facility | Pennsylvania | 97 | 2 | Multiple lapses in infection control identified, medication preparation close to treatment area, Use of single-dose vials for >1 patient, no separation of dirty and clean areas (*Philadelphia) |
| Outpatient hemodialysis facility | California | 28 | 3 | Breaches in environmental cleaning and disinfection practices |
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