Operating-room fire at hospital burns patient, prompts changes.

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Operating-room fire at hospital burns patient, prompts changes.

August 21, 2013

Natt TM Jr. The Pilot. August 9, 2013.

This news article reports how a hospital was placed on "immediate jeopardy" status and revised its policy for fire safety in the operating room after a patient was injured during a surgical fire.

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