St. Luke's Health System, Ltd
Exposure to harmful substances unspecified — Infectious diseases peculiar to the intestines n.e.c. — TWIN FALLS, IDAHO
| Employer | St. Luke's Health System, Ltd | Report ID | 2025032098 |
| Address | 801 Pole Line Rd. W. | City, State ZIP | TWIN FALLS, IDAHO 83301 |
| Event Date | March 5, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Infectious diseases peculiar to the intestines n.e.c. | Body Part | Intestines, peritoneum unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure to harmful substances unspecified | Source of Injury | Viruses |
| Secondary Source | Patient | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.59000, -114.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 5, 2025, a nurse was caring for patients in the emergency department when she was exposed to norovirus and rhinovirus. The employee tested positive for norovirus and rhinovirus and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 5, 2025, a worker at St. Luke's Health System, Ltd in TWIN FALLS, IDAHO suffered infectious diseases peculiar to the intestines n.e.c. to the intestines, peritoneum unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure to harmful substances unspecified, with viruses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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