Case Study: University Medical Center improves fungal outbreak prevention with FACS

University Medical Center clears Rhizopus outbreak risks with FACS in 1 business day

A university medical center retained Forensic Analytical Consulting Services (FACS) to investigate an outbreak of Rhizopus fungal infections within its bone marrow therapy department. The client was challenged to identify the environmental source of this dangerous fungus, which posed a serious risk to its immunocompromised patients, after their own internal efforts were unsuccessful.

FACS conducted a thorough environmental quality evaluation, inspecting the HVAC system, cleaning protocols, and linen delivery procedures. While no single definitive source for the outbreak was identified, FACS uncovered significant risks in the facility's linen handling and cleaning regimens. The solution provided by FACS relieved the medical center's staff concerns, cleared the ventilation system, and established a clear path forward to prevent future outbreaks.

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