At approximately 10:30 am today, workers were spraying roofing adhesive material as part of roof repair. A small amount of that material passed into the intake ventilation system. A short time later, we were alerted of an odor inside the hospital. The affected areas were the main Medical Center operating room, emergency department, and the lobby level. So far, we have had a partial patient and staff relocation in the ED and are currently assessing other areas. B level and floors 2, through 5 have been cleared by the Fire Department. Children’s Hospital is not effected.
Some individuals have complained of nausea, vomiting, headache and burning eyes.
38 patients have been re-located from the emergency department. No other patients have been affected.
Our highest priority is the safety of our patients, visitors and employees. As such, we’re taking every step to ensure that everyone is safe. So far we don’t have any reports of any injuries to patients.