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Nursing implications of a vancomycin resistant enterococcus outbreak in a renal unit
1Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK.
EDTNA/ERCA Journal (English Ed.)
|October 26, 1999
Summary
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) is a challenging pathogen. Aggressive infection control measures successfully eradicated VRE from a busy renal unit, despite associated patient and staff costs.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Hospital Epidemiology
Background:
- Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) presents a significant global treatment challenge.
- The increasing prevalence of VRE necessitates effective control strategies in healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the successful eradication of a Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus outbreak.
- To evaluate the impact of intensive control measures in a specialized renal unit.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of radical and comprehensive infection control protocols.
- Focused interventions within a high-risk renal unit environment.
Main Results:
- Complete eradication of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus from the renal unit was achieved.
- The control measures, while costly to patients and staff, proved effective.
Conclusions:
- Intensive and potentially costly infection control interventions can successfully eliminate Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus outbreaks.
- Vigilant management is crucial for controlling VRE in vulnerable patient populations, such as those in renal units.