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  • 1.  ESBL - transmission-based precautions duration?

    Posted 01-30-2023 13:49
    Hi Infection Preventionists,

    Question for the group-- What is the duration of transmission-based precautions for ESBL at your facility?  What criteria do you use for discontinuation?

    I appreciate your response,


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    Lori Graber
    Infection Preventionist
    La Grande
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  • 2.  RE: ESBL - transmission-based precautions duration?

    Posted 02-20-2023 17:05

    Hello Lori,

    We isolate for one year from the most recent ESBL positive specimen. For example, if the patient originally tested positive for ESBL on 2/1/21 and then they have another ESBL positive sample on 4/1/21, we'd base the year timeline on the 4/1/21 specimen. As long as it's been greater than a year from the most recent ESBL positive specimen, we don't use any additional criteria for de-isolation.

    Thank you,

    Larkin Miers

    Infection Preventionist

    Providence St. Vincent Medical Center | Providence Seaside Hospital


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