Update on cluster of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae cases at Tuen Mun Hospital
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Regarding the announcement yesterday (October 12) on a cluster of patients confirmed as having Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) in a medical and geriatric ward, the spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) gave the following update today (October 13):
The hospital has conducted screening and confirmed another 71-year-old male patient as a carrier of CPE. He had passed away due to his underlying disease.
The ward concerned will continue to adopt the following enhanced infection control measures:
- Enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures;
- Continue to apply stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients; and
- Enhanced cleaning and disinfection of the environment and facilities of the ward.
The hospital will continue to monitor the situation in the ward concerned closely. The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Thursday, October 13, 2022
Issued at HKT 17:12
Issued at HKT 17:12
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