Over 2,400 Oregon Patients Potentially Exposed to HIV and Hepatitis

An anesthesiologist's improper infection control practices at multiple hospitals have led to a low risk of exposure to bloodborne diseases.

Providence and Legacy Health are notifying affected patients and offering free blood tests.
The anesthesiologist, employed by Oregon Anesthesiology Group, has been terminated.
The physician's identity remains undisclosed, but the risk of infection is considered low.
New protocols have been implemented to prevent future incidents.
Patients from three hospitals in the Portland area are involved.