Cluster of Multi-drug Resistant Acinetobacter cases in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
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The spokesperson for Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital made the following announcement today (May 11):
Three male patients (aged 62 to 87) of a surgical ward have been confirmed as carriers of Multi-drug Resistant Acinetobacter since May 1. The three patients are currently under medical surveillance and isolation treatment with stable condition.
Following the activation of the Emergency Response Level in public hospitals, the visiting arrangement for the ward has been suspended. The following enhanced infection control measures have been stepped up according to the established guidelines:
- Enhanced cleaning and disinfection of the wards concerned;
- Application of stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients; and
- Enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures.
The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation in the ward concerned. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Issued at HKT 19:15
Issued at HKT 19:15
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