Management of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) and Outbreak Situations

- List of Abbreviations

1.1.1   ASC: Active Surveillance Culture
1.1.2   C. difficile: Clostridioides difficile
1.1.3   CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1.1.4   CPE: Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae
1.1.5   ESBL: Extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae
1.1.6   HAIs: Healthcare Associated Infections
1.1.7   GNB: Gram Negative Bacilli
1.1.8   HCP: Healthcare Personnel
1.1.9   IPC: Infection prevention and control
1.1.10   HCP: Healthcare Personnel
1.1.11   KPIs: Key Performance Indicators.
1.1.12   MDR-ESBLs: Multi-drug resistance- extended-spectrum β-lactamases
1.1.13   MDRGN: Multi Drug Resistant Gram-negative
1.1.14   MDROs: Multidrug-Resistant Organisms
1.1.15   MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
1.1.16   NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
1.1.17   PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
1.1.18   VRE: Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci.
1.1.19   VRSA: Vancomycin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
1.1.20   WHO: World Health Organization