Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Enterobacteriaceae - Resistant (CPE)

Pathogen

Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE)

IPAC

Type of Precaution: Contact

Single Room: Yes

Duration of Precautions:

  • Continue precautions for duration of hospitalization

Comments:

  • Notify Infection Control

  • If readmitted, use Contact precautions

  • Clean room and equipment with sporicidal disinfectant