Update on cluster of Multi-drug Resistant Acinetobacter cases in Pok Oi 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 medicine and geriatrics ward, the spokesperson for Pok Oi Hospital gave the following update today (July 6):
In accordance with the prevailing guidelines, the hospital commenced contact tracing and confirmed two more male patients (both aged 93) as carriers of MDRA. One of the patients had passed away on July 1 due to his underlying illness, while the other patient has been discharged.
The following enhanced infection control measures have continued to be 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 the 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/Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Issued at HKT 17:22
Issued at HKT 17:22
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