VRE Management

Outbreak definition of  VRE:  An increase in cases (colonisations or infections) above the number usually occurring in a residential aged care setting.  Immediate actions need to include Isolate Set up PPE station and signage  Cohort healthcare workers, working areas  Provide a single bathroom, bedroom, observation and, care equipment to the affected...

C. Difficile

Outbreak definition of C.Difficile: Two or more residents or employees having an onset of vomiting and or diarrhoea within 72 hours of each other. If an outbreak of C. Difficile is declared, the first 24 hours are critical in minimising the impact of the infection on residents and employees. Immediate actions need...