Connie,
We have implemented a screening protocol for all admitted patients. However, we have run into an issue with the state partners for testing that we are currently working through. However, the questions are cascading ones that the RN must complete on all admitted patients, inpatient and outpatient with observation status.
Attached is a tip sheet that was developed for nursing to understand the process. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Carolyn Wiens, RN, BSN, CIC
Manager Infection Prevention
Salem Hospital
Salem, OR
carolyn.wiens@salemhealth.org------------------------------
Original Message:
Sent: 04-04-2023 14:50
From: Connie Jubitz
Subject: C auris surveillance
Who is doing routine C auris surveillance/screening testing? Do you just do it for a targeted population, like patients from nursing homes or patients that have had healthcare in another country?
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Connie Jubitz BSN, RN, CIC
Mid Columbia Medical Center
The Dalles, Oregon 97058
(541)296-7398
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