Testing by the New Jersey Department of Health found the presence of Legionella in the water supply of one contained area of St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, according to St. Joseph’s Health. Hospital officials said the discovery prompted remediation measures and patient notifications.
“We have been working closely with state and local health officials after a patient was treated for multiple medical conditions and also tested positive for Legionella,” Dr. Joseph Duffy, chief medical officer of St. Joseph’s Health, said. “Unfortunately, due to the complex nature of this individual’s medical condition, the patient succumbed to the illnesses.”
St. Joseph’s Health said it is working in full coordination with state and local officials and is contacting patients who may have been affected…