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1School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Independent Infection Prevention Nurse Consultant, Glasgow, UK.
Journal of Infection Prevention
|August 31, 2018
Summary
This study examines an extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii outbreak in an oncology unit. Infection Prevention and Control Teams must enhance cross-transmission prevention strategies to combat untreatable infections.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- An outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii occurred in an oncology unit.
- The Health Protection Scotland (HPS) Outbreak Process and Algorithm was utilized for analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine and reflect on a published outbreak report.
- To apply high-reliability theory to outbreak management.
- To identify improvements for local outbreak prevention, preparedness, detection, and management.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of a published outbreak report using the HPS Outbreak Process and Algorithm.
- Application of high-reliability theory to assess outbreak management strategies.
Main Results:
- The outbreak involved extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.
- High-reliability theory provided insights into management effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Improving cross-transmission prevention is critical for delaying the era of untreatable infections.
- Infection Prevention and Control Teams need to proactively manage risks, even when not immediately apparent.
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