Update on cluster of Multi-drug Resistant Acinetobacter cases in Tuen Mun Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients confirmed to be carriers of Multi-drug Resistant Acinetobacter (MDRA) in a male Medicine and Geriatrics ward, the spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital gave the following update today (September 21):
In accordance with the prevailing guidelines, the hospital commenced contact tracing and confirmed one more 78-year-old patient as a carrier of MDRA. The patient is currently hospitalised under isolation with stable condition.
The following enhanced infection control measures have been implemented according to the established guidelines:
1. Enhanced cleaning and disinfection of the ward concerned;
2. Application of stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients; and
3. Enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures.
The case has been reported to Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up. The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation of the ward concerned.
Ends/Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Issued at HKT 18:03
Issued at HKT 18:03
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