Update on cluster of Multi-drug Resistant Acinetobacter cases in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern 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 medical ward, the spokesperson for Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital made the following update today (November 4):
In accordance with the prevailing guidelines, the hospital commenced contact tracing and identified two more female patients, both 93 years old, in the same ward as the carrier of MDRA. Both patients are currently under isolation treatment with stable condition, and one of the patients has been transferred to Tung Wah Eastern Hospital.
The following enhanced infection control measures have been implemented according to the established guidelines:
- Enhance cleaning and disinfection of the ward concerned;
- Apply stringent contact precautions and enhance hand hygiene of staff and patients; and
- Enhance 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/Friday, November 4, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:10
Issued at HKT 18:10
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