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 surgical ward, the spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) gave the following update today (December 9):
In accordance with the prevailing guidelines, the hospital commenced contact tracing and confirmed two more patients (aged 71 and 81) as carriers of MDRA. The two patients are currently hospitalised under isolation and are in stable condition.
The following enhanced infection control measures have been implemented according to the established guidelines:
- Enhanced cleaning and disinfection of the ward concerned;
- Application of stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients; and
- Enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures.
The cases have 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/Thursday, December 9, 2021
Issued at HKT 18:20
Issued at HKT 18:20
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