Spotlight on Infection Prevention

Untreatable and hard-to-treat infections from CRE (carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae) germs are on the rise among patients in medical facilities. CRE germs have become resistant to all or nearly all the antibiotics we have today.

CRE infections come from bacteria that are normally found in a healthy person’s digestive tract. Because these bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics, these infections are very difficult to treat and can kill up to half of patients who get them.

What you can do:
Our best infection prevention methods are early detection of the bacteria and then enforcing strict infection control practices. such as:

• Following hand hygiene practices as set forth by your healthcare facility
• Dedicating separate rooms, equipment, and staff for patients with CRE
• Using antibiotics appropriately