Ohio, 13 November 2018 -- Four rooms at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center have been closed off for remediation after a small amount of mold was found in them this week during maintenance, a statement from the hospital said.
The four rooms, which are on two adjoining floors, were unoccupied. The mold was found behind walls. The hospital noted that air quality tests show no patients were exposed to the mold.
UPMC McKeesport noted that remediation is underway, but there is currently no indication of when it would be completed. Most mold remediation contractors, rely on toxic chemicals and their solutions are often temporary.
According to the hospital, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has been notified about the issue.
Since 2014, UPMC has been on the receiving end of multiple lawsuits over mold-related deaths. "Safety is our top priority, and our patients, staff, and visitors can be assured that UPMC takes this issue seriously," the statement from UPMC McKeesport said.
Several schools in Pennsylvania have been affected by mold over the past two months. At the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, students have been temporarily relocated to a hotel and other dorms due to recurring mold and mildew in some buildings.
Molds and mildew are particularly dangerous in hospitals. They not only affect the building but can lead to serious health infections for patients with weakened immune systems.
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