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 surgical ward, the spokesperson for Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital gave the following update today (December 22):
In accordance with the prevailing guidelines, the hospital commenced contact tracing and confirmed one more patient, a 79-year-old male, as a carrier of MDRA. The patient has been discharged.
The following enhanced infection control measures have been 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 case has 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, December 22, 2023
Issued at HKT 16:50
Issued at HKT 16:50
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