Providence Health Faces Lawsuit Over Potential HIV and Hepatitis Exposure

Over 2,000 patients urged to undergo testing after anesthesia protocols were breached, leading to possible infections.

Four patients from Clackamas County have filed a class action lawsuit against Providence Health and Oregon Anesthesiology Group.
The lawsuit claims negligence after a physician failed to follow infection control procedures between March 2022 and February 2024.
Providence Health notified 2,200 patients of potential exposure and recommended blood tests at no cost.
The physician involved was suspended and terminated following an investigation by Oregon Anesthesiology Group.
Patients report experiencing significant emotional distress and anxiety due to the potential exposure.