Current method of high level disinfection (HLD) of duodenoscopes appears to prevent Carbapenem-resistant Enterococcal (CRE) colonization and transmission: a QI project

Authors

Nadia Huq, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Melissa Unruh, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Brian P. BuggyFollow
Charles BrummittFollow

Recommended Citation

Huq N, Unruh M, Buggy BP, Brummit CF.Current method of high level disinfection (HLD) of duodenoscopes appears to prevent Carbapenem-resistant Enterococcal (CRE) colonization and transmission: a QI project. Poster presented at: Aurora Scientific Day; May 2 5, 2016; Milwaukee, WI.

Affiliations

Department of Internal Medicine, Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Infection Prevention

Presentation Notes

Poster presented at: Aurora Scientific Day; May 25, 2016; Milwaukee, WI.

Abstract

Conclusion: HLD appears to eliminate the risk of colonization and transmission of CRE. Periodic cultures of the elevator tip and the scope tip might be a cost effective way to monitor for potential CRE contamination and risk of transmission. Larger data from other centers might be useful to validate the protocol used in this study.

Document Type

Poster