Update on cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci cases in North District Hospital
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The following is released on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Relating to an earlier statement of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) cases, the representative for North District Hospital (NDH) made the following upgrade today (May 2):
Following a contact tracing examination, another client, a 75-year-old male client in the convalescent and rehab combined ward of NDH, was discovered to be VRE provider, while not having indications of infection. The client is presently being dealt with in seclusion and remains in steady condition.
The healthcare facility will continue the contact tracing examination of close contacts of the clients in accordance with the dominating standards. The following boosted infection control procedures have actually currently been embraced in the ward worried:
- Seclusion of VRE cases and application of strict contact preventative measures;
- Boosted ecological cleansing and disinfection; and
- Improved hand health for personnel and clients.
The healthcare facility will continue using the improved infection control procedures and carefully keep track of the circumstance of the ward worried. The cases have actually been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for needed follow-up.