Esbls
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ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE THREATS
www.cdc.govApr 23, 2013 · Extended spectrum β-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBLs) Vancomycin-resistant . Enterococcus (VRE) Multidrug-resistant . Pseudomonas aeruginosa Drug-resistant Non-typhoidal . Salmonella Drug-resistant . Salmonella. Typhi Drug-resistant . Shigella Methicillin-resistant . Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Drug-resistant
Content of an Infection Prevention and Control Plan
apic.org3. Antibiotic resistant organisms- MRSA, VRE, ESBLs, CRE, etc. 4. Communicable disease reporting to health dept. 5. Outbreak investigation plan 6. Antibiogram 7. Reports (to whom sent and how often) VI. TB Exposure Control Plan (can be separate policy) CDC has an evaluation tool on their website A. Risk assessment
Urinary Tract Infections
asp.mednet.ucla.eduESBLs are enzymes that confer resistance to ALL penicillins, cephalosporins, and aztreonam. Risk factors for infection or colonization: recent hospitalization, residence in a long-term care facility, prolonged use of broad spectrum antibiotics. Meropenem 1 g IV q8H should be used for all severe urinary infections if the organism is