Innovative strategies and effects in CRE infection control

<Introduction> 

Need for effective CRE patient management in hospital

<Indicators and Goals>

2. ATP test pass rate for high-touch surface in CRE isolation room(Goal: 70% or higher)

<Strategy and Activities>

1. A cohort isolation ward was designated for KPC-CPE

2. Enhance environmental management

3. Sharing CRE information with staff

<Result>

1. The CRE incidence rate  per 1,000 patient-days: failure to achieved goal due to external inflows.

2. ATP test pass rate for high-touch surface in CRE isolation room : Goal achieved.

<Conclusion & Suggestions>

1. In order to manage the influx of external CRE patients, infection control linked to the local community is necessary.

2. It will be necessary to improve awareness of infection control through periodic education, monitoring, and feedback on contact-precautions and environmental management.