Infection Control Manual, VRE Infection Control Policy

VRE Infection Control Policy
	Introduction
	Epidemiology
	VRE Prevention & Control
	Reservoirs
	Inpatient Control Measures Identification Contact Precautions Patient Care Equipment Patient Transport Cleaning/Disinfection Antibiotic Usage
	Discharge/Transfer/Home Care
	Outpatient Control Measures
	Discontinuation of Isolation Precautions
	Surveillance/Outbreak Control
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Yale New Haven Hospital
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GB 325
New Haven, CT
06504 USA

Dr. Jeff Topal
688-4634


Discharge/Transfer/Home Care

Discharge to Home
Discharge of a VRE colonized/infected patient to home is generally not of a concern as this organism does not colonize healthy individuals. However, if there are immunocompromised persons in the household, this should be discussed prior to discharge.

Discharge/Transfer to Another Medical Facility or Home Health Care Services
If the patient is discharged to another hospital, ECF, or needs home healthcare services, the receiving facility must be notified in advance so that appropriate Isolation Precautions can be undertaken. The need for Contact Precautions for VRE should be indicated on the W-10 form at the time of discharge.

Last modified: December 20, 2000.