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
QISS
GB 325
New Haven, CT
06504 USA

Dr. Jeff Topal
688-4634


Outpatient Control Measures

VRE colonized/infected patients should be identified through the patient's medical record. If at all possible, dedicate a room in the clinic to see the patient. Contact Precautions as delineated above should be used in the care of the patient. Disposable equipment should be used whenever feasible. Common equipment must be disinfected with an EPA-approved disinfectant after use. The room should be terminally cleaned after the visit with special attention given to surfaces with which the patient has had contact.

Last modified: December 20, 2000.