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Multi-Drug Resistance Organisms (MDROs) - Acute Care: How to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet explains why you may be tested for MDROs (Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms) in the hospital (acute care), how we do the test, what to do while waiting for results, and next steps after testing negative or positive. (English) Colour

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Carbapenemase Producing Organisms in Long-term Care – Information for Residents [English] Permalink Public

Explains what Carbapenemase Producing Organisms (CPO) are, how we treat CPO infections, and how to stop the spread of these germs in care homes. (English) Colour

Preventing Infections In Acute Care Hospitals (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Infection Prevention and Control -It’s Everyone’s Responsibility. Clean your hands, cover your cough, if you are not well, stay home. (English) Colour

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) including overview of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), treatment and prevention. Number 73. (English)

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Candida auris (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Candida auris (or C. auris, say can-dee-da ow-ris) is a type of multi-drug resistant fungus. It was discovered in 2009 and has quickly spread to many countries. The medicines commonly used to treat other Candida infections often don’t work for this type of Candida (multi-drug resistant). It can cause serious infections that are difficult to treat. The factsheet describes the risks and actions to take to prevent the spread. (English) Colour

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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE). Number 74. (English)

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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Long-term Care - Information for Residents [English] Permalink Public

Explains what MRSA is, how we treat MRSA infections, and how to stop the spread of this germ in care homes. (English) Colour

Preventing Infections in Long-Term Care [English] Permalink Public

Information on how to prevent infections in long-term care. (English) Colour

Care at Home: Home Medication List [English] Permalink Public

Use this sheet to keep track of your medicines. Also part of the "Care at Home" Palliative Care Binder. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267084), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267081), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267082), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267083), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267085), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267086), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267087), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267088), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267089), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267090), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (Gateway) (267091), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (Newton) (267092), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (TriCities) (267093), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267094).

Handling Hazardous Drugs and Waste at Home - Virtual Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Some medications are good for you but can harm your skin if you touch them. You also need to be careful with your body fluids and waste while you are taking these drugs. Learn how to keep yourself and others safe when handling and taking these medications, and cleaning up bodily fluids and waste. (English) Colour