Prevention and control of carbapenemase-producing organisms at a regional burns centre. Issue 2 (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Teare, L.; Myers, J.; Kirkham, A.; Tredoux, T.; Martin, R.; Boasman, S.; Wisbey, A.; Charlton, C.; Dziewulski, P.
• Is Part Of: Journal of hospital infection. Volume 93:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 141
• Page End: 144
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: Carbapenemase-producing organisms -- Burns; Cross infection -- Periodicals; Cross infection -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- prevention & control -- Periodicals; Infection Control -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 614.44
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2016.03.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0195-6701

Abstract

Summary: In many parts of the world, carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPOs) are endemic. The transfer of medical patients from such countries to the UK requires us to have control systems in place to avoid onward transmission. This report describes the experience of a regional burns centre challenged by its first four cases of CPO in two separate incidents. Key learning from our experience was the importance of CPOs being considered in empirical antibiotics for any patient from an endemic area. Using contact plates, we demonstrated high bacterial counts after cleaning and we describe a terminal cleaning strategy along with the importance of continuing staff engagement and education.