Presentation "Give up on VRE" as part of a debate at HIS 2014 (Lyon, France). Clearly not everything in here is my true opinion, but was part of "playing my part".
This document summarizes an outbreak of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) at a hospital. It describes factors that contributed to the outbreak, including poor infection control practices like inadequate hand hygiene and contact isolation. Over 14 months and 450+ cases, efforts were made to control the outbreak through increased cleaning, screening cultures, audits, and feedback. However, challenges with staff fatigue, unit merging, and financial pressures made outbreak control difficult.
The document outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Clinic Veterinarian at Orange County Animal Care Services. Key duties include:
1) Taking all necessary steps to maintain or improve the health of animals housed at OCACS, which includes daily treatments, examinations, and oversight of veterinary technicians.
2) Evaluating animals under quarantine and either releasing them or bringing medical issues to the attention of the director.
3) Examining animals involved in cruelty investigations and submitting reports on findings.
This document lists various occupations including janitor, cashier, doctor, factory worker, data analyst, fast-food worker, trash man, lawyer, firefighter, and dentist with some occupations listed more than once. It does not provide any details about the jobs.
700 04 completion of rabies control investigation report for survey only 03.1...No Kill Shelter Alliance
The document establishes procedures for completing a Rabies Control Investigation Report when testing a rabies-suspect wild animal that has not exposed humans or domestic animals, known as a "Survey Only" report. Key points:
- An Animal Control Officer may initiate a Survey Only report and impound a rabies-suspect animal for testing without direct exposure, such as if a bat was near humans/pets or a sick wild animal was found.
- The report is completed differently than a standard report involving exposure. Non-applicable fields are left blank or marked N/A. A supplemental page must provide details of the incident and animal impoundment.
- Testing is requested by the veterinarian or
Dr. Daniel Linhares - PRRS Field Applicable Research UpdateJohn Blue
PRRS Field Applicable Research Update - Dr. Daniel Linhares, Iowa State University,, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2017-north-american-prrs-nsif-joint-meeting
Dr. Fabio Vannucci - Experiences of SVA Elimination in Sow FarmsJohn Blue
Experiences of SVA Elimination in Sow Farms - Dr. Fabio Vannucci, from the 2018 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 15-18, 2018, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2018-leman-swine-conference-material
This document summarizes an outbreak of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) at a hospital. It describes factors that contributed to the outbreak, including poor infection control practices like inadequate hand hygiene and contact isolation. Over 14 months and 450+ cases, efforts were made to control the outbreak through increased cleaning, screening cultures, audits, and feedback. However, challenges with staff fatigue, unit merging, and financial pressures made outbreak control difficult.
The document outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Clinic Veterinarian at Orange County Animal Care Services. Key duties include:
1) Taking all necessary steps to maintain or improve the health of animals housed at OCACS, which includes daily treatments, examinations, and oversight of veterinary technicians.
2) Evaluating animals under quarantine and either releasing them or bringing medical issues to the attention of the director.
3) Examining animals involved in cruelty investigations and submitting reports on findings.
This document lists various occupations including janitor, cashier, doctor, factory worker, data analyst, fast-food worker, trash man, lawyer, firefighter, and dentist with some occupations listed more than once. It does not provide any details about the jobs.
700 04 completion of rabies control investigation report for survey only 03.1...No Kill Shelter Alliance
The document establishes procedures for completing a Rabies Control Investigation Report when testing a rabies-suspect wild animal that has not exposed humans or domestic animals, known as a "Survey Only" report. Key points:
- An Animal Control Officer may initiate a Survey Only report and impound a rabies-suspect animal for testing without direct exposure, such as if a bat was near humans/pets or a sick wild animal was found.
- The report is completed differently than a standard report involving exposure. Non-applicable fields are left blank or marked N/A. A supplemental page must provide details of the incident and animal impoundment.
- Testing is requested by the veterinarian or
Dr. Daniel Linhares - PRRS Field Applicable Research UpdateJohn Blue
PRRS Field Applicable Research Update - Dr. Daniel Linhares, Iowa State University,, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2017-north-american-prrs-nsif-joint-meeting
Dr. Fabio Vannucci - Experiences of SVA Elimination in Sow FarmsJohn Blue
Experiences of SVA Elimination in Sow Farms - Dr. Fabio Vannucci, from the 2018 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 15-18, 2018, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2018-leman-swine-conference-material
The document discusses various challenges with infection control in healthcare settings. It describes the spread of antibiotic-resistant pathogens through environmental contamination and between food animals, meat, and humans. Travel to certain regions is associated with higher rates of antibiotic-resistant infections. Proper cleaning, sterilization, use of protective equipment, and hand hygiene are important but not always consistently implemented by healthcare workers. New strategies may be needed to change behaviors and improve compliance with infection control guidelines.
The document discusses strategies for improving antibiotic use and reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals. It recommends forming an improvement team to select and implement interventions, monitor compliance with interventions, and check outcomes. Specific interventions discussed include controlling use of reserve antibiotics, standardizing empiric treatment, promoting intravenous to oral switching, educating on antibiotic use, and requiring infectious disease consultation for certain high-risk patients. Real-time surveillance of local resistance trends and guidelines on antibiotic use and infection control are also recommended.
The document discusses various challenges related to managing multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) such as VRE in healthcare settings. It notes an outbreak of VRE and lists actions requested of healthcare workers, but also acknowledges ongoing issues like hand hygiene compliance and misunderstandings around isolation protocols. While advanced infection control techniques are desirable, the document emphasizes that proper implementation of basics like hand hygiene, isolation, cleaning, and adherence to guidelines are most important. It raises questions around whether all MDROs require equal screening and management efforts. Regional coordination on surveillance, guidelines and personnel is presented as a strategy to improve practices across different care settings.
The document discusses indicators for accrediting infection control units and hospitals. It proposes assessing structure, process, and outcomes, including monitoring incidence of multidrug-resistant organisms, adherence to infection control guidelines, and environmental cleaning. Outcome indicators like infection and colonization rates are prioritized. Risk stratification into categories like low, medium, and high is recommended based on national guidelines and expert opinion. Both resident and ward-level factors should be considered.
The document discusses several psychological models that are used to understand and predict behavior but are not widely applied in healthcare, including the Theory of Planned Behavior, Social Cognitive Theory, Operant Learning Theory, and others. It also examines how shortcuts in thinking, perceptual contrast, consistency principles, commitments, and opportunities for reciprocation can be leveraged to increase compliance. Specific techniques are provided like pre-committing individuals or asking for small initial favors to generate a sense of obligation to agree to larger requests.
The document discusses strategies for controlling methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in healthcare settings. It describes the ideal "search and destroy" strategy of isolating and screening high-risk patients, decolonizing MRSA carriers, and taking consistent action when transmissions occur. However, it notes many healthcare facilities do not fully implement this strategy due to difficulties identifying at-risk patients and constraints like staffing issues. The document advocates for universal precautions like isolating MRSA-positive patients, promoting hand hygiene, and providing feedback to help facilities improve and reduce MRSA rates.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have a significant impact on hospitals and patients. For patients, HAIs can lead to increased treatment, extended hospital stays, disability and even death. Hospitals experience decreased productivity, litigation costs and damage to their reputation from HAIs. At a national level, HAIs contribute to increased healthcare costs and societal losses from inability to work. The document discusses the difficulties in measuring the full economic burden of HAIs but notes it has been shown to be substantial. Prevention of HAIs should be an important part of patient care due to their associated morbidity, mortality and costs.
The document discusses several studies related to antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention and control in nursing homes. A study from Hong Kong found an overall MDRO colonization rate of 35.1% among nursing home residents, with MRSA and CRAB being the most common. Another study identified risk factors for CRAB and MRSA colonization like being bed-bound or incontinent. Additional studies discussed interventions to reduce MRSA, C. difficile, and infections in nursing homes through improved antimicrobial stewardship, isolation protocols, hand hygiene programs, and screening practices. However, it was noted that nursing homes often lack dedicated infection prevention resources and have difficulty implementing comprehensive control programs.
This document discusses antimicrobial stewardship programs and their impact on antimicrobial resistance and costs. It notes that while some studies have found reductions in antimicrobial use through stewardship programs can reduce costs, the relationship between use and resistance is complex. Randomized trials evaluating stewardship interventions found lower antimicrobial costs but similar patient outcomes compared to standard care. Overall the document examines both sides of the debate around whether antimicrobial stewardship reduces resistance or simply saves money.
Main Presentation Slides from the #iprevent San Diego Conference - April 20-2...LEAD
The document discusses the effective use of social media in substance prevention. It begins with introductions from Tommy Sablan and Andy Duran. It then discusses how social media has become a major part of everyday life, especially among youth. The document emphasizes that to effectively engage youth through social media, one needs to have an existing network with them, understand how their perceptions and attitudes have changed over time, and create preventative messages that can lead to real behavioral change.
The document discusses managing PCV2 infection in gilts through vaccination. It presents results from several farms that show vaccinating gilts against PCV2 with Circovac led to improved acclimatization of gilts, reduced clinical signs, increased weight gain, higher farrowing weights, more total born piglets, and better reproductive parameters compared to non-vaccinated gilts. Field studies demonstrate significant breeding performance improvements after gilt vaccination against PCV2.
The document discusses managing PCV2 infection in gilts through vaccination. It presents results from several farms that show vaccinating gilts against PCV2 with Circovac led to improved acclimatization of gilts, reduced clinical signs, increased weight gain, higher farrowing weights, more total born piglets, and better reproductive parameters compared to non-vaccinated gilts. Field studies demonstrate significant breeding performance improvements after gilt vaccination against PCV2.
The document discusses managing PCV2 infection in gilts through vaccination. It presents results from several farms that show vaccinating gilts against PCV2 with Circovac led to improved acclimatization of gilts, reduced clinical signs, increased weight gain, higher farrowing weights, and increased total born piglets compared to non-vaccinated gilts. Field studies demonstrate PCV2 vaccination of gilts and sows can significantly improve reproductive performance.
Infec control measures in icu day in life of bacterium-mghwanted1361
The document discusses infection control measures in the ICU, noting that bacteria can easily spread between patients and healthcare workers through contact with skin and the environment, and that proper hand hygiene is the cornerstone of prevention. It also presents data showing that hand hygiene compliance rates are lowest among physicians, and that a multifaceted campaign including incentives significantly improved hand hygiene rates and reduced MRSA infections at Massachusetts General Hospital.
The document discusses the impact of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) 2012 guidelines on the author's hospital. It notes that SSC 2012 revised the bundles based on analysis of over 28,000 patients. The new resuscitation bundle focuses on lactate measurement, blood cultures, antibiotics, and fluid resuscitation within 3 hours. The new septic shock bundle emphasizes vasopressors, central lines, and hemodynamic targets like CVP and ScvO2 to be achieved within 6 hours. The role of collaboration between specialties like ICU and ED is also emphasized.
Dengue is caused by an virus named as Den of 4 serotypes. Den virus is being spread by a mosquito Aedes aegypti. It is very essential to understand symptoms of dengue, habit, habitat and life cycle of vector Aedes. There by Dengue control measures can be taken to control dengue diseases to prevent morbidity and mortality due to dengue.
En la última década la sepsis grave y el shock séptico han sido objeto de intenso estudio, y la multiplicación de la evidencia científica nos ha permitido mejorar y profundizar en el conocimiento de esta patología. Una simple búsqueda de estos términos en PubMed demuestra que, entre 2001 y 2011 la cantidad de artículos publicados se duplico con respecto a la década anterior. La sepsis grave es una patología con elevada mortalidad, especialmente cuando se asocia a shock. Además, varios estudios epidemiológicos han mostrado un aumento de la incidencia de sepsis grave(1;2). En España, la incidencia de sepsis grave es de 104 casos por 100.000 habitantes/año y la incidencia de shock séptico es de 31 casos por 100.000 habitantes/año(3). En un importante esfuerzo por comprender y tratar adecuadamente la sepsis grave y el shock séptico, en el año 2002 surgió la Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC). Se trata de una iniciativa internacional, sostenida por varias Sociedades Científicas de cuidados críticos del mundo, que tiene por objetivo de disminuir la mortalidad de esta patología por medio de la elaboración e implementación de guías de práctica clínica (4). Una de las aportaciones más relevantes de la SSC ha sido el concepto de “tiempo-dependencia”. De tal manera que, como ocurre en otras patologías agudas, cuanto menos tiempo transcurra desde el inicio del insulto hasta la implementación de las medidas terapéuticas, habrá menos disfunciones orgánicas y, en consecuencia, menor mortalidad. Resumido en forma de eslogan: “Tiempo es tejido” (4). Consecuentemente, la SSC incluyó en su guía una recomendación para que los tratamientos se administraran con el mínimo retraso desde el diagnóstico.
Es bien sabido que el desarrollo de guías de tratamiento por sí sólo no conlleva un cambio en la práctica diaria de la medicina(5). En consecuencia, la fase III de la SSC implicó el desarrollo de programas multimodales de educación continua para que el conocimiento actualizado se transfiriera oportunamente al tratamiento del día a día de los pacientes sépticos. Estos programas incorporaron los “paquetes de medidas” o “bundles” que permitían evaluar de forma objetiva el seguimiento de las guías de tratamiento.
El estudio Edusepsis, llevado a cabo en 59 Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) españolas, demostró que la aplicación de un programa de educación dirigido a mejorar el seguimiento de las guías de la SSC produce un incremento del cumplimiento de los “bundles” de tratamiento y una disminución de la mortalidad de la sepsis grave/shock séptico(6). Dicho proyecto también contribuyó a que las UCIs participantes mejoraran la evaluación de su propia práctica clínica. En la actualidad, los intensivistas de varios hospitales están liderando iniciativas para coordinar mejor el manejo de la sepsis, como por ejemplo la introducción del Código Sepsis, Unidades Multidisciplinares de Sepsis o Equipos de Respuesta Rápida especialmente focalizados en la sepsis.
This document discusses needlestick injuries among healthcare workers and post-exposure prophylaxis. It provides information on the risks of transmitting various bloodborne pathogens like HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C via needlestick injuries. It also outlines the determinants of transmission risk and classifications of exposure incidents and infected sources. The document recommends immediate management of exposures, which includes wound cleansing. It provides treatment regimens for post-exposure prophylaxis of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. It stresses the importance of vaccination against Hepatitis B for healthcare workers and safe injection practices to prevent needlestick injuries.
This document summarizes occupational exposures and guidelines for prevention of bloodborne pathogens. It reports that 46.7% of sharp injuries at one hospital were to nursing staff. For HBV, the risk of infection from a sharp exposure to HBsAg-positive blood is 22-31% without vaccination. All healthcare workers should receive the hepatitis B vaccine series. For HCV, the risk of infection from a mucous membrane exposure to an HCV-positive source is 1.8%. For HIV, the risk of infection from a percutaneous exposure to an HIV-positive source is 0.3-0.5%. The document provides post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines for each bloodborne pathogen. It also addresses tuberculosis and varicella
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on Clostridium difficile and other healthcare-associated infections. It discusses how C. difficile can cause endemic, epidemic infections in healthcare settings. It also briefly mentions other potential pathogens like norovirus, salmonella, and cryptosporidium. The document then provides more details on C. difficile biology, symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic testing approaches, and strategies for prevention and environmental cleaning.
The document discusses various challenges with infection control in healthcare settings. It describes the spread of antibiotic-resistant pathogens through environmental contamination and between food animals, meat, and humans. Travel to certain regions is associated with higher rates of antibiotic-resistant infections. Proper cleaning, sterilization, use of protective equipment, and hand hygiene are important but not always consistently implemented by healthcare workers. New strategies may be needed to change behaviors and improve compliance with infection control guidelines.
The document discusses strategies for improving antibiotic use and reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals. It recommends forming an improvement team to select and implement interventions, monitor compliance with interventions, and check outcomes. Specific interventions discussed include controlling use of reserve antibiotics, standardizing empiric treatment, promoting intravenous to oral switching, educating on antibiotic use, and requiring infectious disease consultation for certain high-risk patients. Real-time surveillance of local resistance trends and guidelines on antibiotic use and infection control are also recommended.
The document discusses various challenges related to managing multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) such as VRE in healthcare settings. It notes an outbreak of VRE and lists actions requested of healthcare workers, but also acknowledges ongoing issues like hand hygiene compliance and misunderstandings around isolation protocols. While advanced infection control techniques are desirable, the document emphasizes that proper implementation of basics like hand hygiene, isolation, cleaning, and adherence to guidelines are most important. It raises questions around whether all MDROs require equal screening and management efforts. Regional coordination on surveillance, guidelines and personnel is presented as a strategy to improve practices across different care settings.
The document discusses indicators for accrediting infection control units and hospitals. It proposes assessing structure, process, and outcomes, including monitoring incidence of multidrug-resistant organisms, adherence to infection control guidelines, and environmental cleaning. Outcome indicators like infection and colonization rates are prioritized. Risk stratification into categories like low, medium, and high is recommended based on national guidelines and expert opinion. Both resident and ward-level factors should be considered.
The document discusses several psychological models that are used to understand and predict behavior but are not widely applied in healthcare, including the Theory of Planned Behavior, Social Cognitive Theory, Operant Learning Theory, and others. It also examines how shortcuts in thinking, perceptual contrast, consistency principles, commitments, and opportunities for reciprocation can be leveraged to increase compliance. Specific techniques are provided like pre-committing individuals or asking for small initial favors to generate a sense of obligation to agree to larger requests.
The document discusses strategies for controlling methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in healthcare settings. It describes the ideal "search and destroy" strategy of isolating and screening high-risk patients, decolonizing MRSA carriers, and taking consistent action when transmissions occur. However, it notes many healthcare facilities do not fully implement this strategy due to difficulties identifying at-risk patients and constraints like staffing issues. The document advocates for universal precautions like isolating MRSA-positive patients, promoting hand hygiene, and providing feedback to help facilities improve and reduce MRSA rates.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have a significant impact on hospitals and patients. For patients, HAIs can lead to increased treatment, extended hospital stays, disability and even death. Hospitals experience decreased productivity, litigation costs and damage to their reputation from HAIs. At a national level, HAIs contribute to increased healthcare costs and societal losses from inability to work. The document discusses the difficulties in measuring the full economic burden of HAIs but notes it has been shown to be substantial. Prevention of HAIs should be an important part of patient care due to their associated morbidity, mortality and costs.
The document discusses several studies related to antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention and control in nursing homes. A study from Hong Kong found an overall MDRO colonization rate of 35.1% among nursing home residents, with MRSA and CRAB being the most common. Another study identified risk factors for CRAB and MRSA colonization like being bed-bound or incontinent. Additional studies discussed interventions to reduce MRSA, C. difficile, and infections in nursing homes through improved antimicrobial stewardship, isolation protocols, hand hygiene programs, and screening practices. However, it was noted that nursing homes often lack dedicated infection prevention resources and have difficulty implementing comprehensive control programs.
This document discusses antimicrobial stewardship programs and their impact on antimicrobial resistance and costs. It notes that while some studies have found reductions in antimicrobial use through stewardship programs can reduce costs, the relationship between use and resistance is complex. Randomized trials evaluating stewardship interventions found lower antimicrobial costs but similar patient outcomes compared to standard care. Overall the document examines both sides of the debate around whether antimicrobial stewardship reduces resistance or simply saves money.
Main Presentation Slides from the #iprevent San Diego Conference - April 20-2...LEAD
The document discusses the effective use of social media in substance prevention. It begins with introductions from Tommy Sablan and Andy Duran. It then discusses how social media has become a major part of everyday life, especially among youth. The document emphasizes that to effectively engage youth through social media, one needs to have an existing network with them, understand how their perceptions and attitudes have changed over time, and create preventative messages that can lead to real behavioral change.
The document discusses managing PCV2 infection in gilts through vaccination. It presents results from several farms that show vaccinating gilts against PCV2 with Circovac led to improved acclimatization of gilts, reduced clinical signs, increased weight gain, higher farrowing weights, more total born piglets, and better reproductive parameters compared to non-vaccinated gilts. Field studies demonstrate significant breeding performance improvements after gilt vaccination against PCV2.
The document discusses managing PCV2 infection in gilts through vaccination. It presents results from several farms that show vaccinating gilts against PCV2 with Circovac led to improved acclimatization of gilts, reduced clinical signs, increased weight gain, higher farrowing weights, more total born piglets, and better reproductive parameters compared to non-vaccinated gilts. Field studies demonstrate significant breeding performance improvements after gilt vaccination against PCV2.
The document discusses managing PCV2 infection in gilts through vaccination. It presents results from several farms that show vaccinating gilts against PCV2 with Circovac led to improved acclimatization of gilts, reduced clinical signs, increased weight gain, higher farrowing weights, and increased total born piglets compared to non-vaccinated gilts. Field studies demonstrate PCV2 vaccination of gilts and sows can significantly improve reproductive performance.
Infec control measures in icu day in life of bacterium-mghwanted1361
The document discusses infection control measures in the ICU, noting that bacteria can easily spread between patients and healthcare workers through contact with skin and the environment, and that proper hand hygiene is the cornerstone of prevention. It also presents data showing that hand hygiene compliance rates are lowest among physicians, and that a multifaceted campaign including incentives significantly improved hand hygiene rates and reduced MRSA infections at Massachusetts General Hospital.
The document discusses the impact of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) 2012 guidelines on the author's hospital. It notes that SSC 2012 revised the bundles based on analysis of over 28,000 patients. The new resuscitation bundle focuses on lactate measurement, blood cultures, antibiotics, and fluid resuscitation within 3 hours. The new septic shock bundle emphasizes vasopressors, central lines, and hemodynamic targets like CVP and ScvO2 to be achieved within 6 hours. The role of collaboration between specialties like ICU and ED is also emphasized.
Dengue is caused by an virus named as Den of 4 serotypes. Den virus is being spread by a mosquito Aedes aegypti. It is very essential to understand symptoms of dengue, habit, habitat and life cycle of vector Aedes. There by Dengue control measures can be taken to control dengue diseases to prevent morbidity and mortality due to dengue.
En la última década la sepsis grave y el shock séptico han sido objeto de intenso estudio, y la multiplicación de la evidencia científica nos ha permitido mejorar y profundizar en el conocimiento de esta patología. Una simple búsqueda de estos términos en PubMed demuestra que, entre 2001 y 2011 la cantidad de artículos publicados se duplico con respecto a la década anterior. La sepsis grave es una patología con elevada mortalidad, especialmente cuando se asocia a shock. Además, varios estudios epidemiológicos han mostrado un aumento de la incidencia de sepsis grave(1;2). En España, la incidencia de sepsis grave es de 104 casos por 100.000 habitantes/año y la incidencia de shock séptico es de 31 casos por 100.000 habitantes/año(3). En un importante esfuerzo por comprender y tratar adecuadamente la sepsis grave y el shock séptico, en el año 2002 surgió la Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC). Se trata de una iniciativa internacional, sostenida por varias Sociedades Científicas de cuidados críticos del mundo, que tiene por objetivo de disminuir la mortalidad de esta patología por medio de la elaboración e implementación de guías de práctica clínica (4). Una de las aportaciones más relevantes de la SSC ha sido el concepto de “tiempo-dependencia”. De tal manera que, como ocurre en otras patologías agudas, cuanto menos tiempo transcurra desde el inicio del insulto hasta la implementación de las medidas terapéuticas, habrá menos disfunciones orgánicas y, en consecuencia, menor mortalidad. Resumido en forma de eslogan: “Tiempo es tejido” (4). Consecuentemente, la SSC incluyó en su guía una recomendación para que los tratamientos se administraran con el mínimo retraso desde el diagnóstico.
Es bien sabido que el desarrollo de guías de tratamiento por sí sólo no conlleva un cambio en la práctica diaria de la medicina(5). En consecuencia, la fase III de la SSC implicó el desarrollo de programas multimodales de educación continua para que el conocimiento actualizado se transfiriera oportunamente al tratamiento del día a día de los pacientes sépticos. Estos programas incorporaron los “paquetes de medidas” o “bundles” que permitían evaluar de forma objetiva el seguimiento de las guías de tratamiento.
El estudio Edusepsis, llevado a cabo en 59 Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) españolas, demostró que la aplicación de un programa de educación dirigido a mejorar el seguimiento de las guías de la SSC produce un incremento del cumplimiento de los “bundles” de tratamiento y una disminución de la mortalidad de la sepsis grave/shock séptico(6). Dicho proyecto también contribuyó a que las UCIs participantes mejoraran la evaluación de su propia práctica clínica. En la actualidad, los intensivistas de varios hospitales están liderando iniciativas para coordinar mejor el manejo de la sepsis, como por ejemplo la introducción del Código Sepsis, Unidades Multidisciplinares de Sepsis o Equipos de Respuesta Rápida especialmente focalizados en la sepsis.
This document discusses needlestick injuries among healthcare workers and post-exposure prophylaxis. It provides information on the risks of transmitting various bloodborne pathogens like HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C via needlestick injuries. It also outlines the determinants of transmission risk and classifications of exposure incidents and infected sources. The document recommends immediate management of exposures, which includes wound cleansing. It provides treatment regimens for post-exposure prophylaxis of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. It stresses the importance of vaccination against Hepatitis B for healthcare workers and safe injection practices to prevent needlestick injuries.
This document summarizes occupational exposures and guidelines for prevention of bloodborne pathogens. It reports that 46.7% of sharp injuries at one hospital were to nursing staff. For HBV, the risk of infection from a sharp exposure to HBsAg-positive blood is 22-31% without vaccination. All healthcare workers should receive the hepatitis B vaccine series. For HCV, the risk of infection from a mucous membrane exposure to an HCV-positive source is 1.8%. For HIV, the risk of infection from a percutaneous exposure to an HIV-positive source is 0.3-0.5%. The document provides post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines for each bloodborne pathogen. It also addresses tuberculosis and varicella
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on Clostridium difficile and other healthcare-associated infections. It discusses how C. difficile can cause endemic, epidemic infections in healthcare settings. It also briefly mentions other potential pathogens like norovirus, salmonella, and cryptosporidium. The document then provides more details on C. difficile biology, symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic testing approaches, and strategies for prevention and environmental cleaning.
Dr. Clayton Johnson - Why Are We Not Making More Progress to Decrease PRRS In...John Blue
Why Are We Not Making More Progress to Decrease PRRS Incidence? - Dr. Clayton Johnson, Director of Health at Carthage Veterinary Service, from the 2017 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 16-19, 2017, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2017-leman-swine-conference-material
The document discusses World AIDS Day which is held annually on December 1st to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and show support for those living with the disease. It provides information about the themes, transmission, stages of HIV infection, testing, and treatment. The document also outlines the goals of increasing HIV testing and treatment to work towards eliminating HIV/AIDS by 2030.
This document discusses Enterococcus faecium and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). It notes that E. faecium is becoming more prevalent than E. faecalis in nosocomial infections. VRE can transmit between patients in healthcare settings and there is concern about a lack of antibiotic options to treat VRE infections. Controlling VRE outbreaks requires strict infection control measures like contact isolation, hand hygiene, and thorough environmental cleaning. Antibiotic use, especially broad-spectrum antibiotics, is an important factor in the selection and transmission of VRE.
An infection control nurse informed the PICU consultant that two patients have been found to have MDR Acinetobacter infections. This may constitute an Acinetobacter outbreak. The consultant should confirm it is an outbreak by investigating patients and the environment, calculating the attack rate, and comparing it to the background rate. If confirmed, treatment and prevention measures should be implemented, including isolation, cohorting, strict sterilization and disinfection procedures.
The document discusses the role of the hospital environment in the transmission of pathogens and healthcare-associated infections. It is estimated that 20% of pathogens causing infections in the intensive care unit come from the environment. Surfaces in patient rooms are often contaminated with pathogens, and contact with these surfaces can lead to healthcare worker contamination. Improved cleaning has been shown to reduce transmission of certain pathogens like C. difficile and VRE. The infectious dose may be very low for some environmental pathogens. The document examines various studies on the role of the environment in transmission and potential strategies to reduce environmental contamination.
This document provides guidance on acute and traumatic wound care. It recommends using protective equipment to prevent introducing more germs, and cleaning wounds with abundant washing rather than soaking. Tap water is as effective as saline for cleaning, and antisepsis is only needed prior to incision. For animal bites, wounds should be left open or drained if not easily cleaned. Antibiotics are only indicated if signs of infection are present. Tetanus vaccination status should be assessed and updated if needed based on wound type.
Dr. Jorge Garrido - Experimental Transmission of Influenza and PRRS Viruses U...John Blue
Experimental Transmission of Influenza and PRRS Viruses Using a Nurse Sow Model That Mimics Farrowing Room Practices - Dr. Jorge Garrido, from the 2018 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 15-18, 2018, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2018-leman-swine-conference-material
Dr. Matt Anderson - Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virusJohn Blue
This document discusses Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv), which was first detected in the United States in 2013. It caused high mortality in neonatal pigs. The virus likely entered via contaminated transportation systems. Strict biosecurity is needed to prevent transmission between farms via trucks, equipment, feed, and manure. Vaccines have been developed but their efficacy varies. The industry has made progress in research and control efforts, but risks remain from international trade and catastrophic market loss if a foreign animal disease was introduced. Continual improvement in cleaning and disinfection of transportation systems is crucial to control spread.
This document discusses the economic analysis of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections. It provides background on the incidence and impact of nosocomial infections, including increased length of stay, costs, and mortality. The document then discusses methods for calculating the excess costs of nosocomial infections and provides examples of studies estimating costs for specific types of infections like surgical site infections, bloodstream infections, and pneumonias. Overall, the document aims to outline approaches for analyzing the significant economic burden of nosocomial infections.
1) The document discusses the economics of nosocomial infections and antimicrobial resistance. It outlines the high costs associated with nosocomial infections, including increased length of hospital stay, excess costs of treatment, and increased mortality.
2) Several studies are summarized that estimate the excess costs of various types of nosocomial infections, such as surgical site infections, bloodstream infections, pneumonias, and central line-associated infections. Across multiple countries and healthcare settings, the estimated excess costs per infection range from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars.
3) Nosocomial infections pose a significant economic burden to healthcare systems worldwide. Reducing their incidence could save hospitals substantial costs while improving patient outcomes.
This document discusses arguments for and against universal masking policies to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It notes that the definition of "universal masking" varies between countries and references studies on the effectiveness of masks. While masks may provide some protection, especially in healthcare settings, there is limited evidence on their effectiveness in community settings. Concerns about universal masking include improper use, a false sense of security, risk compensation, and lack of evidence that cloth masks work as well as medical masks. Overall, masks are presented as just one part of a comprehensive strategy, and not a replacement for other measures like distancing and isolating when sick.
The document discusses the risks posed by water sources in healthcare settings. It notes that water sources can be contaminated with pathogens like Legionella, nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), and fungi. Heater-cooler devices used in surgery have been linked to outbreaks of M. chimaera infections. Sinks and drains in patient rooms and bathrooms have been found to harbor multidrug-resistant bacteria and have caused outbreaks through aerosolization and contact with healthcare workers' hands. Removing sinks from intensive care unit rooms and implementing water-free patient care was associated with significantly lower gram-negative bacterial colonization rates in patients.
This document summarizes work done to implement antibiotic stewardship (AMS) programs in nursing homes in the Netherlands. It finds that while AMS is established in hospitals, it is unknown in nursing homes. It discusses adapting hospital AMS guidelines for nursing homes and the unique needs of nursing homes, including limited resources and staff training. It also reports on establishing an AMS team, monitoring antibiotic use data, providing education to nurses and families, and finding room for improvement, particularly around urinary tract infections. The overall inappropriate antibiotic use for UTIs in nursing homes was found to be 32%.
This document discusses patient involvement in infection prevention and control efforts. It suggests including patients in decisions about their own care, quality improvement projects, and strategic planning. Examples of how to engage patients include providing them with information via folders, posters and videos. The document also discusses patients' current internet use to research health topics and find support. It notes that while patients may become well-informed, they still need physician guidance. The rest of the document outlines strategies for engaging patients in hand hygiene monitoring and prevention of surgical site infections and UTIs.
1) The document discusses various methods for monitoring hand hygiene (HH) compliance, including direct observation and electronic monitoring systems (EMS).
2) EMS can continuously monitor HH at a larger scale than direct observers, but may not accurately assess the quality of HH episodes.
3) Several challenges exist with EMS including equipment costs, ensuring dispenser coverage in all needed areas, and potential interference with other devices. Proper implementation requires a team effort.
4) Studies show that while EMS can provide prompts to improve HH, rates may fall again without active intervention. Automated monitoring provides more accurate baseline data than human observers alone.
1) Hand hygiene is important for reducing infection rates in hospitals, which average between 8-12% but can be higher in critical care units at 15-40%.
2) Compliance with hand hygiene has increased with the introduction of alcohol-based hand rubs but barriers still exist including a lack of peer pressure and leadership support for hand hygiene practices.
3) There is debate around which specific moments should require hand hygiene and how many moments are realistically feasible for healthcare workers to comply with, though the WHO guidelines of 5 moments provide a clear framework.
This document discusses various preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative factors that can influence the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs). It identifies factors that are not influenceable, not probably influenceable, can be influenced by others, and can and should be influenced by healthcare providers. It emphasizes the importance of implementing basic practices first, such as appropriate hair removal methods, proper skin antisepsis, maintenance of normothermia, and use of antibiotic prophylaxis. Studies are referenced showing the impact of these factors, such as higher SSI rates with hypothermia during surgery. The document advocates a multifaceted approach focusing on modifiable factors to optimize SSI prevention.
This document discusses hand hygiene (HH) compliance among healthcare workers (HCWs) and different approaches to defining moments when HH should occur. It notes that past attempts to define many specific HH moments resulted in guidelines that were too complex to implement. The document advocates for a simpler approach using 5 core moments and acknowledges this still requires many HH actions per shift. It also explores social contact as a potential separate category and questions how to define such contact given microbes don't distinguish between care and social interactions. The document concludes that while the 5 moments approach may not be perfect, no better universally applicable and easy to remember alternative has been identified.
The document discusses a presentation on infection prevention and control given by Andreas Voss. It touches on several topics:
- Human factors engineering to help males aim better in restrooms to reduce spillage and cleaning needs.
- Studies showing priming behaviors like olfactory scents and images of eyes watching can influence honesty and cooperation.
- A study finding removing sinks from ICU rooms and implementing water-free patient care reduced gram-negative bacteria colonization rates in patients.
- The need for clear, unambiguous terminology to build understanding of antimicrobial resistance across different domains to facilitate a global response.
1. The document discusses challenges facing infection prevention and control (IPC) programs, including securing resources from hospital administrators who see IPC as a cost center rather than revenue generator.
2. It provides advice on how to advocate for IPC programs, including demonstrating the impact of healthcare-associated infections on costs and patient safety, using economic analyses to show potential cost savings, and leveraging crises to highlight the value of IPC.
3. The document emphasizes the importance of engaging hospital leadership in supporting a culture of patient safety and outlines a strategic vision for empowering IPC programs through appropriate structure, resources, and education.
This document summarizes strategies for improving physician compliance with hand hygiene recommendations. It begins by noting the typically low rates of compliance in Dutch hospitals and outlines factors that may contribute to non-compliance. These include perceptions that guidelines are too complex, that one's own situation is different, or simply not caring. The document then provides suggestions for addressing non-compliance, such as having repeated face-to-face conversations to emphasize evidence that non-compliance harms patients, limiting guidelines to one or two clear options to avoid decision paralysis, and appealing to peer pressure by emphasizing consistency with other institutions. The goal is to overcome barriers to compliance through effective communication and engagement strategies.
A "con" presentation of something I am really very much "pro". Still, this were the barriers I had to overcome why implementing S. aureus decolonization
The document discusses guidelines for infection control. It notes that guidelines are seen as both too restrictive by some and not restrictive enough by others. It emphasizes that guidelines need to be adapted to the local situation and highlights strategies for developing and implementing guidelines, including obtaining input from various stakeholders and ensuring guidelines are evidence-based. It also presents "The Ten Commandments of Infection Control" as a concise way to summarize key principles.
The document provides guidance on writing scientific papers, including identifying topics from clinical activities, past presentations, or unfinished projects. It recommends selecting a topic of personal interest and finding a mentor. The document outlines the typical sections of a paper and advises beginning writing even before research is complete. It stresses getting feedback early in the writing process and carefully editing for accuracy and style.
This document provides an overview of antibiotic stewardship activities at Dutch hospitals CWZ and Radboud UMC from the perspective of Andreas Voss. It summarizes that the Dutch have many experts in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) working at these hospitals. It then
This document summarizes information about Legionnaires' disease, including its history, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. It discusses how Legionella bacteria can grow in warm water systems and infect people when inhaled as an aerosol. It also outlines recommendations for preventing Legionnaires' disease through proper maintenance and monitoring of water systems to control bacterial growth.
The document discusses infection control in ICU patients in Europe. It finds that 51% of ICU patients are infected, and the mortality rate of infected patients is over twice that of non-infected patients. Proper infection control training, communication, changing hospital culture, and leadership support could help reduce infection rates and improve patient outcomes.
More from Radboudumc REshape Center for Innovation (20)
NURSING MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT WITH EMPHYSEMA .PPTblessyjannu21
Prepared by Prof. BLESSY THOMAS, VICE PRINCIPAL, FNCON, SPN.
Emphysema is a disease condition of respiratory system.
Emphysema is an abnormal permanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to terminal bronchioles, accompanied by destruction of their walls and without obvious fibrosis.
Emphysema of lung is defined as hyper inflation of the lung ais spaces due to obstruction of non respiratory bronchioles as due to loss of elasticity of alveoli.
It is a type of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease.
It is a progressive disease of lungs.
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR CHILDREN.pdfSachin Sharma
Here are some key objectives of communication with children:
Build Trust and Security:
Establish a safe and supportive environment where children feel comfortable expressing themselves.
Encourage Expression:
Enable children to articulate their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Promote Emotional Understanding:
Help children identify and understand their own emotions and the emotions of others.
Enhance Listening Skills:
Develop children’s ability to listen attentively and respond appropriately.
Foster Positive Relationships:
Strengthen the bond between children and caregivers, peers, and other adults.
Support Learning and Development:
Aid cognitive and language development through engaging and meaningful conversations.
Teach Social Skills:
Encourage polite, respectful, and empathetic interactions with others.
Resolve Conflicts:
Provide tools and guidance for children to handle disagreements constructively.
Encourage Independence:
Support children in making decisions and solving problems on their own.
Provide Reassurance and Comfort:
Offer comfort and understanding during times of distress or uncertainty.
Reinforce Positive Behavior:
Acknowledge and encourage positive actions and behaviors.
Guide and Educate:
Offer clear instructions and explanations to help children understand expectations and learn new concepts.
By focusing on these objectives, communication with children can be both effective and nurturing, supporting their overall growth and well-being.
The Importance of Black Women Understanding the Chemicals in Their Personal C...bkling
Certain chemicals, such as phthalates and parabens, can disrupt the body's hormones and have significant effects on health. According to data, hormone-related health issues such as uterine fibroids, infertility, early puberty and more aggressive forms of breast and endometrial cancers disproportionately affect Black women. Our guest speaker, Jasmine A. McDonald, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University in New York City, discusses the scientific reasons why Black women should pay attention to specific chemicals in their personal care products, like hair care, and ways to minimize their exposure.
Mental Health and well-being Presentation. Exploring innovative approaches and strategies for enhancing mental well-being. Discover cutting-edge research, effective strategies, and practical methods for fostering mental well-being.
This particular slides consist of- what is Pneumothorax,what are it's causes and it's effect on body, risk factors, symptoms,complications, diagnosis and role of physiotherapy in it.
This slide is very helpful for physiotherapy students and also for other medical and healthcare students.
Here is a summary of Pneumothorax:
Pneumothorax, also known as a collapsed lung, is a condition that occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall. This air buildup puts pressure on the lung, preventing it from expanding fully when you breathe. A pneumothorax can cause a complete or partial collapse of the lung.
At Malayali Kerala Spa Ajman, Full Service includes individualized care for every client. We specifically design each massage session for the individual needs of the client. Our therapists are always willing to adjust the treatments based on the client's instruction and feedback. This guarantees that every client receives the treatment they expect.
By offering a variety of massage services, our Ajman Spa Massage Center can tackle physical, mental, and emotional illnesses. In addition, efficient identification of specific health conditions and designing treatment plans accordingly can significantly enhance the quality of massaging.
At Malayali Kerala Spa Ajman, we firmly believe that everyone should have the option to experience top-quality massage services regularly. To achieve that goal we offer cheap massage services in Ajman.
If you are interested in experiencing transformative massage treatment at Malayali Kerala Spa Ajman, you can use our Ajman Massage Center WhatsApp Number to schedule your next massage session.
Contact @ +971 529818279
Visit @ https://malayalikeralaspaajman.com/
The facial nerve, also known as cranial nerve VII, is one of the 12 cranial nerves originating from the brain. It's a mixed nerve, meaning it contains both sensory and motor fibres, and it plays a crucial role in controlling various facial muscles, as well as conveying sensory information from the taste buds on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.
Joker Wigs has been a one-stop-shop for hair products for over 26 years. We provide high-quality hair wigs, hair extensions, hair toppers, hair patch, and more for both men and women.
Innovative Minds France's Most Impactful Healthcare Leaders.pdf
Give up on VRE?
1. 20-‐11-‐14
1
Andreas
Voss,
MD,
PhD
Senior
Consultant
Clinical
Microbiology
Canisius-‐Wilhelmina
Hospital
Professor
of
Infec@on
Control
Radboud
University
Medical
Centre
Nijmegen,
The
Netherlands
¤
First
report
in
Europe
(1988)
¤
Endogenous
flora
was
considered
only
source
for
a
long
@me
¤
Role
of
environment
UQley
et
al.
Lancet
1988;57-‐58
• Enterococci
in
45%
of
the
samples.
• Mostly
chicken
meat
(65.4%)
• VRE
in
29%
of
the
samples
• Highest
prevalence
of
VRE
in
chicken
meat
(76.5%)
Pavia
et
al.
J
Food
Protect
2000;63:912
VRE
coloniza6on
of
Vegans
versus
meat
eaters:
0
versus
6%
Schouten
et
al.
Lancet
1997:349:1258
¤
Range
2-‐4%
Endtz
et
al.
J
Clin
Microbiol
1997;35:3026
2. 20-‐11-‐14
2
Meningitis
Neonatal infection
sepsis
pneumonia
UTI
Surgical infection
sepsis
meningitis
endocarditis
UTI
Intra-abd. infections
…
frequently
one
of
a
bunch!
Wound infections
Patient: underlying diseases, antibiotics, veel co-morbidity
UQley
et
al.
Lancet
1988;57-‐58
Care
or
Not?
I
wish
VRE
control
would
be
possible
• Between
August
2004
and
December
2010,
Less
45
pa@VRE
ents
–
outbreaks
occurred
in
21
of
the
38
AP-‐HP
s6hospitals
ll
outbreaks!
• An
ins@tu@onal
control
programme
was
implemented
• The
number
of
cases
per
outbreak
was
significantly
lower
ager
implementa@on
of
the
programme.
…
thus
maybe
Mike
isn’t
that
mad
...
…
if
VRE
has
established
itself
outside
of
the
hospital
and
in
the
community,
we’re
going
to
see
a
lot
more
VMRSA.
And
an
epidemic
strain
only
has
to
get
lucky
once…
3. 20-‐11-‐14
3
Did
anyone
check
Guinness
for
VRE?
NL:
only
interested
in
VR-‐E.
faecium
(possibly
certain
CC’s)
4. 20-‐11-‐14
4
NL:
es6mated
number
of
infec6ons:
500,
number
of
death:
33
when
prevalence
is
40%
at
1%
=
12.5
cases
and
1.2
death
¤
Not
one
reason,
but
the
consequence
of
mul@ple,
small
factors
à
Swiss-‐Cheese-‐Accident
Model
(hand)hygiene
antibiotics
cleaning
Maintenance
Werk pressure
Bad luck
Low
compliance
(Hand) hygiene
antibiotics
cleaning
Not
good
enough
Maintenance
Work pressure
Bad luck
CC17,
bed-‐pan
washers
Too
much
Cipro
Not
good
enough
Too
high,
trainees
5. 20-‐11-‐14
5
Low
compliance
(Hand) hygiene
antibiotics
cleaning
Not
good
enough
Maintenance
Work pressure
Bad luck
VRE
outbreak
CC17,
bed-‐pan
washers
Too
much
Cipro
Not
good
enough
Too
high,
trainees
¤
Roomservice
¤
Roomservice-‐plus
¤
Registered
nurse
¤
Nurse
asistant
¤
Cleaning
¤
Bedpan
VRE+
despite
washers
were
tested
and
validated
!
Not
our
model
¤
Bed-‐pan
washers
according
to
EU
norm
A60
²
A60
=
the
effect
of
1
min
80°C
A0
value
of
outbreak
strain:
=
160
(2
min,
80C)
…
no
one
told
us
that
we
have
to
die
at
A60
6. 20-‐11-‐14
6
• Weekly audits including feedback
• Are screening cultures* negative
• Are bed pans visible clean à later dropped when
switch to disposable bed-pans
• Do HCWs regard HH-rules and show no mistakes
during observation of contact isolation
• Are all flagged patients actually in isolation (SR or
cohort)
• Only trained nurses taking care of VRE patients
* Weekly microbiological screening of the environment and all patients in affected units (n=8)
Ward
Cultures
(pats
&
en.)
Cleaning
HH-‐rules
&
isola6on
Flagging/
sor6ng
Trained
HCWs
A
B
C
D
E
Reported
to
medical
head,
unit
manger,
head
nurse,
CEO
….
cleaning
flagging
cleaning
Week
Cultures
(pats
&
en.)
Cleaning
HH-‐rules
&
isola6on
Flagging/
sor6ng
Trained
HCWs
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
….
A
long
6me
7. 20-‐11-‐14
7
¤
14
month
outbreak
VRE
HERE
à
VRE tiredness
¤
450+
cases
(coloniza@on)
¤ Financial pressure – insurance contracts
¤
28.000
PCRs,
7.000
extra
cultures
¤
Extra
cleaners
&
new
detergent
&
wipes
¤
New
products
&
business
cases
¤
Endless
audits
&
training
sessions
¤
Change
of
an@bio@c
formulary
¤
S@gma@za@on
&
uncertainty
¤
Problems
in
returning
to
nursing
homes/home
hospital
¤
VRE-‐posi@ve
for
>
1
year
¤
Cases
with
BSI:
5
(4
cured,
1
died
with
VRE)
IS VRE A REAL PROBLEM
Mammatus
Clouds
8. 20-‐11-‐14
8
Is
that
possible
once
we
eat
it?
Yes,
but
ac6ve
surveillance?
Always
good?
But
need
to
reduce
MRSA
first!
No
need
in
vanB!
¤
LiQle
clinical
impact
(at
least
in
most
units)
¤
High
cost
of
control
¤
S@gma@za@on
of
pa@ents
¤
Lack
of
decoloniza@on
possibili@es
¤
Community
spread
including
our
food
¤
Need
to
waist
energy
to
clean
bedpans
at
2
min/80C
(or
invest
in
disposable
system)
¤
AMS
changes
(stop
SDD?)
may
protect
us
from
VRE
but
select
for
something
else,
far
worse
Not
really
6me
to
give
up,
but
certainly
6me
to
stop
making
such
a
fuzz
about
it
!
VRE
should
not
be
seen
as
an
An6bio6c
Resistance
Threat
but
as
an
indicator
of
a
failing
preven6ve
system