More information about CRE SUPERBUG
John Schulte
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More information about CRE SUPERBUG
Creator:
John Schulte
Date:
3/7/2013
Text:
Hello List,
This Superbug has been getting a lot of Media coverage. This pathogen is but one of the latest in BloodBorne Pathogens we MUST be aware of to protect Ourselves, our Patients and the Persons Charged with our Care. ( <URL Redacted> )
This latest in the line of Pathogens is transmitted primarily in the Hospital ICU setting. It is transferred by Unprotected Patient Contact, through touch. It can also be transmitted by common devices such as previously used DISPOSABLE TAPE MEASURERS, CAST SAW BLADES, RITZ STICKS and Handtools such as Scissors, Contouring Instruments etc.
The use of 'Universal Precautions' stands true. Deliberate Vigorous Handwashing (at least ONE MINUTE) Before AND After patient contact, the use of Cidex solution to clean surfaces and disinfect patient contact tools and devices. Hand Sanitizers with Alcohol are also of help in protection from CRE HOWEVER, just Alcohol solutions alone, such as standard Purel (r) while good for household use, are not effective against other Superbugs such as MRSA and C-Dif (which we are exposed to routinely in many of our treatment settings). To protect ourselves, use a Sanitizer such as Avagard-D (3M <URL Redacted> ).
The point is, Protect Ourselves so we can Protect Others.... Anyone involved in the Medical Profession should take and adhere to the use of UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS presented within an Approved BloodBorne Pathogens Program.
John
John F. Schulte CPO FAAOP
Clinical Educator
The Fillauer Companies Inc.
www.Fillauer.com< <URL Redacted>>
800.251.6398
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This message, including attachments, (if any) is confidential, may be privileged and is intended for the above-named recipient(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient of this message please notify me by return email and delete this message from your system. Any unauthorized use or disclosure of this message is strictly prohibited.
This Superbug has been getting a lot of Media coverage. This pathogen is but one of the latest in BloodBorne Pathogens we MUST be aware of to protect Ourselves, our Patients and the Persons Charged with our Care. ( <URL Redacted> )
This latest in the line of Pathogens is transmitted primarily in the Hospital ICU setting. It is transferred by Unprotected Patient Contact, through touch. It can also be transmitted by common devices such as previously used DISPOSABLE TAPE MEASURERS, CAST SAW BLADES, RITZ STICKS and Handtools such as Scissors, Contouring Instruments etc.
The use of 'Universal Precautions' stands true. Deliberate Vigorous Handwashing (at least ONE MINUTE) Before AND After patient contact, the use of Cidex solution to clean surfaces and disinfect patient contact tools and devices. Hand Sanitizers with Alcohol are also of help in protection from CRE HOWEVER, just Alcohol solutions alone, such as standard Purel (r) while good for household use, are not effective against other Superbugs such as MRSA and C-Dif (which we are exposed to routinely in many of our treatment settings). To protect ourselves, use a Sanitizer such as Avagard-D (3M <URL Redacted> ).
The point is, Protect Ourselves so we can Protect Others.... Anyone involved in the Medical Profession should take and adhere to the use of UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS presented within an Approved BloodBorne Pathogens Program.
John
John F. Schulte CPO FAAOP
Clinical Educator
The Fillauer Companies Inc.
www.Fillauer.com< <URL Redacted>>
800.251.6398
Merging Talent with Technology
This message, including attachments, (if any) is confidential, may be privileged and is intended for the above-named recipient(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient of this message please notify me by return email and delete this message from your system. Any unauthorized use or disclosure of this message is strictly prohibited.
Citation
John Schulte, “More information about CRE SUPERBUG,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/234856.
