Number of patients of a private clinic possibly exposed to tuberculosis and HIV . Clinic routinely uses single - use saline bags and bottles . The inspectors , who are registered nurses , questioned the clinic staff . Staff told inspectors it was ` ` common practice '' everywhere ; inspectors disagreed . Nearly 5,700 former patients will be treated , offered free blood tests .
Number of patients of a private clinic possibly exposed to tuberculosis and HIV . Clinic routinely uses single - use saline bags and bottles . Staff told inspectors it was ` ` common practice '' everywhere ; inspectors disagreed . Nearly 5,700 former patients will be treated , offered free blood tests .