An unlicensed anesthesiologist -just one of her problems

Ridgefield Plastic Suregon Gives up Licenses- check out the article here

• An unlicensed anesthesiologist gives up license after the following was found:

• single-use suture sets and other supplies that were resealed after they were opened, and had blood and/or other human fluids on them;

• severe rust in the interior of a machine used to sterilize surgical equipment;

• a garbage container in a recovery room full of food, garbage and other surgical waste including syringes;

• animal droppings on equipment;

• dust, debris and blood on the floor and equipment;

• procedures conducted without nurses present;

• no effective program to control the distribution of drugs or manage infection control; and

• failure to properly maintain medical records and privacy on patients.