As the investigation continues at hospitals across the country, Hays Medical Center has released an update on its efforts to help patients who may have been infected with hepatitis C by a contract radiology technologist. The man, who was arrested in New Hampshire, was employed at HaysMed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory from May 24, 2010 to September 22, 2010.

So far two patients have tested positive for hepatitis C out of over 400 who Hays Medical Center identified as having a procedure at the cath lab during the time in question. The testing procedure takes  time, and not all of the tests are completed, but 311 patients have tested negative for HCV.

These tests were all conducted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Some patients may have been tested elsewhere.

Hays Medical Center is contacting all patients who have been tested to explain their laboratory test results and provide recommendations for follow-up medical care as needed. In addition, Hays Medical Center is following up with any patients who have not yet sought testing.