HEALTH AND SANITARY VIOLATIONS

After the majority of licensed womens clinics went between one and two decades without health and sanitary
inspections, the Illinois Department of Public Health conducted a sanitary inspection in each of the licensed womens
clinics between 2011 and 2014. Approximately 193 health and sanitary and life code violations were cited in thirteen
of the fourteen licensed womens clinics. The following violations were taken directly from the Illinois Department of
Public Healths sanitary inspection reports.13

The Recovery Room technician

(E#1) was observed on 9/6/11
at approximately 9:20 am,
retrieving a paper towel from a
garbage receptacle and using
the same paper towel to cover
a tray that would serve food
items to patients. 14

The suction machine in OR #1 contained clear water

containing Motrin and 10 medications cups containing

Tylenol contained crumbs. 15

#2 and #3 contained shoes stored

OR
with an open box of surgical gloves.

Four (4) of 16 gynecological cannulas

[surgical tools inserted into a womans
uterus] in OR 2 were stained with a
brown substance. 17

failed to ensure medication syringes

were labeled and stored in a safe,
clean area. This has the potential to
affect up to 100% of patients. 16

The biohazard laboratory refrigerator

contained 8 products of conception (tissue).
The same refrigerator also contained
medications and 3 frozen TV dinners. 18

the staff as clean, was suspended over

a biohazard container. The lid of the
container when opened touched the
clean tubing. 19

was for 1 of 2
it
operating rooms (OR2)

On 5/18/11OR #2 was inspected and observed with loose

in a small bucket. The last surgical day was 5/16/11. 20

to ensure single dose vials

Failed
were not available for use on multiple
patients. This has the potential to
affect 100% of patients. 22

Illinois Department of Public Health Puts Womens Health at RISK A FULL REPORT

observed, the Facility

failed to ensure a
sanitary enviroment. 21

5 of 5 records reviewed, the facility failed to

ensure all patients received pre-operative
and post-operative counseling. 23

boxes of Nuva
Two
Rings (contraceptive

medication) were stored

in the RR refrigerator
with a liter of cola. 24

It was determined that for 2 of 2 (E#1

and 2) Registered Nurses available, the
Facility failed to ensure the presence of
a circulating RN during an invasive and
operative procedure. 26

Failed to ensure the oxygen tank in the recovery

room contained an adequate amount of oxygen,
potentially affecting 100% of the patients.failed
to provide an adequate recovery room included
2 beds and 11 chairs. 25

On 6/6/11the 2 of 2 terminated
reviewed. There was no Registered
Nurse currently employed. 27

in 2 of 7 (Pt #3 and #4) clinical records reviewed

of patients transferred to an inpatient facility, the
Facility failed to ensure required documentation
accompanied the patient. 28

On 5/23/11OR #2 was inspected. OR #2 contained

tape on an IV pole and brown stains on the suction
machine. The last surgical day was on 5/14/11. 30

on Manufacturers
Based
Guidelines, Biological Spore
Testing Log, and staff interview,
it was determined that for
3 of 9 weeks in March and
April 2011the facility failed
to ensure biological spore
documented each week. 29

was determined that for 2 of 2 operating rooms (OR# 1 and 2)

...it
observed, the facility failed to ensure a sanitary environment.
31

it was determined for 4 of

6 patientswho underwent
a surgical procedure on
12/02/11, the facility failed
to ensure a pre-anesthesia
evaluation was conducted
prior to administration of
anesthesia. 32

Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined

that for 4 of 4 rooms inspected (OR #1, exam room #1,
recovery room and laboratory), the facility failed to ensure
a sanitary environment and maintained supplies to prevent
potential contamination. 33

Illinois Department of Public Health Puts Womens Health at RISK A FULL REPORT