The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is investigating the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow.
A microbiologist was advised to "pipe down" by a senior colleague after attempting to flag problems at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital currently at the centre of infection concerns.
The inquiry heard that in the ensuing months she raised numerous concerns about patient safety issues, including around the air ventilation system, the design of sinks, and the suitability of wards intended for patients undergoing bone marrow transplants. “The real big dealbreaker for me was that there didn’t seem to be the correct levers to try and do your job, and at least find a way through the problems in a way that was controlled, good governance, collaborative, good practice, or just normal functional working.” She added: “I felt that I couldn’t in good conscience carry on.”
She explained that air quality testing in wards 4B and 2A in late June 2015 found particle counts “in the millions” rather than the “less than one” that would be expected. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
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