Clusters of Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales cases in Haven of Hope Hospital

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority.

     The spokesperson for Haven of Hope Hospital (HHH) made the following announcement today (August 30):
 
     Seven male patients (aged 74 to 86) in a medicine ward in HHH have been confirmed to be carriers of Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales upon testing since August 21. Five patients are being treated in isolation at HHH and are in stable condition. The remaining two patients have been discharged.
 
     The ward concerned has adopted the following enhanced infection control measures:
1. Enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures;
2. Continuing to apply stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene of staff and patients; and
3. Enhanced cleaning and disinfection for the environment and facilities of the ward.
 
     The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation in the ward concerned. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.