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Coverage dated October 13, 2026 to October 14, 2026

Maine hospital faces termination from Medicare due to lack of infection control

Headline from Bangor Daily News

A state inspection found that surgical trays at the hospital were contaminated with an unidentified orange or yellow colored substance.

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  1. Portland Press Herald

    State says infection control issues at CMMC in Lewiston could jeopardize Medicare agreement (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Investigators found an unknown orange and yellow substance contaminating surgical trays. Hospital staff said it's been a 'known issue' since 2023.

  2. Maine Public

    CMMC faces potential termination from Medicare program due to lack of infection control (opens Maine Public)

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    Maine Public's feed description

    A state inspection found that surgical trays at the Lewiston-based hospital were contaminated with an unidentified orange/yellow colored substance. Hospital staff told inspectors it was a prevalent issue that had been known for three years.

  3. Bangor Daily News

    Maine hospital faces termination from Medicare due to lack of infection control (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    A state inspection found that surgical trays at the hospital were contaminated with an unidentified orange or yellow colored substance.

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