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State says infection control issues at CMMC in Lewiston could jeopardize Medicare agreement

State and federal investigators found contamination in sterile trays and widespread sanitary lapses, and CMS said the hospital could lose Medicare participation.

Summary by Lewiston Sun Journal
"We have no evidence that any instrument used in patient care at CMMC was non-sterile or contaminated," a spokesperson said.

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

Central Maine Medical Center faces potential Medicare termination after state inspections found safety and infection control violations.

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State says infection control issues at CMMC in Lewiston could jeopardize Medicare agreement

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

·Maine, United States
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Portland Press Herald broke the news in South Portland, United States on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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