Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
Exposure to harmful substances unspecified — Anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis — SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center | Report ID | 2025021150 |
| Address | 1325 South Cliff Avenue | City, State ZIP | SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57105 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to harmful substances unspecified | Source of Injury | Source, secondary source unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.53000, -96.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A nurse suffered an allergic reaction while working on a hospital floor helping patients. The nurse went into anaphylaxis and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2025, a worker at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to harmful substances unspecified, with source, secondary source unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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