Cluster of Candida auris cases in Haven of Hope Hospital
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The following is released on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The representative for Haven of Hope Hospital (HHH) made the following statement today (October 11):
An 82-year-old male client in a medication and geriatrics ward in HHH has actually been validated to be a provider of Candida auris. In accordance with the dominating standard, the healthcare facility performed contact tracing and discovered 4 more clients, aged 68 to 94, bring Candida auris. One client died today due to his own underlying illness. 3 of them are being dealt with in seclusion at HHH and remain in steady condition. The staying client has actually been released to an aging home and is being dealt with in seclusion.
The ward worried has actually embraced the following boosted infection control procedures:
- Improved client and ecological screening treatments;
- Continued application of rigid contact safety measures and boosted hand health of personnel and clients; and
- Improved cleansing and disinfection for the environment and centers of the ward.
The medical facility will continue the boosted infection control procedures and carefully keep an eye on the scenario in the ward worried. The cases have actually been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for required follow-up.