Cluster of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae cases at United Christian Hospital
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The spokesperson for United Christian Hospital made the following announcement today (October 31):
Seven male patients aged 63 to 92 in a surgical ward have been confirmed to have Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) since October 23. Three of the patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in a stable condition; one patient passed away due to his own underlying disease; and the remaining three patients have been discharged.
The Hospital Infection Control Team has followed up with the departments concerned and experts of the Centre for Health Protection. The following enhanced infection control measures have already been adopted in the ward:
- Apply stringent contact precautions and enhance hand hygiene;
- Enhance attention to contamination-prone procedures; and
- Enhance cleansing and disinfection of the ward.
The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation on the ward. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Issued at HKT 18:23
Issued at HKT 18:23
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