Cluster of Multi-drug Resistant Acinetobacter cases in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
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The spokesperson for Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital made the following announcement today (December 20):
Four patients (three males and one female, aged 67 to 97) in a surgical ward have been confirmed as carriers of Multi-drug Resistant Acinetobacter (MDRA) since December 13. One of the patients had passed away due to his underlying medical conditions and the remaining three patients were discharged.
The following enhanced infection control measures have been implemented according to the established guidelines:
1. Enhanced cleaning and disinfection of the ward concerned;
2. Application of stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients; and
3. 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, December 20, 2023
Issued at HKT 17:00
Issued at HKT 17:00
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