Cluster of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae cases at Tuen Mun Hospital
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The spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) made the following announcement today (October 12):
Three patients (aged 68 to 79) in a medical and geriatric ward of TMH have been confirmed as carriers of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae since October 7. They are being treated in isolation. One of the patients is in critical condition due to his underlying medical conditions, while the other two patients are in stable condition.
The ward concerned has adopted the following enhanced infection control measures:
1. Enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures;
2. Continuing to apply stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene of staff and patients; and
3. Enhanced cleaning and disinfection for the environment and facilities of the ward.
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/Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:50
Issued at HKT 18:50
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