Researchers found wide variation in hospitals' use of infection control practices targeting extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, according to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control.
For their study, researchers surveyed infection control practices for ESBL-E and CRE at six academic and nine community hospitals in Toronto, Canada. All 15 hospitals responded to the survey, which showed eight different approaches to the management of ESBL-E. Researchers also found disparities in infection control practices, including admission screening, contact precautions and isolation for ESBL-E and CRE.
The researchers concluded the findings are "concerning," since evidence suggests "a coordinated approach may be required to prevent or limit the emergence of CRE."
For their study, researchers surveyed infection control practices for ESBL-E and CRE at six academic and nine community hospitals in Toronto, Canada. All 15 hospitals responded to the survey, which showed eight different approaches to the management of ESBL-E. Researchers also found disparities in infection control practices, including admission screening, contact precautions and isolation for ESBL-E and CRE.
The researchers concluded the findings are "concerning," since evidence suggests "a coordinated approach may be required to prevent or limit the emergence of CRE."
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