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The John Hopkins Hospital Standard Teaching Plan

The John Hopkins Hospital Standard Teaching Plan

Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)

Patient Learning Objectives
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1. Define VRE and related terms.

1. Definitions of:
  • Antibiotic Resistance
  • Enterocci
  • Infection
  • Colonization
(Refer to handout)


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2. Identify risk factors for getting VRE.

2. Risk factors for getting VRE. (Refer to handout)

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3. Identify method by which VRE is spread.

3. Method of spread for VRE. (Refer to handout)

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4. Describe methods to prevent spread of VRE.


4. Procedure for prevention of spread of VRE infection:

  • In hospital
  • At home
  • In doctor's office/clinic
(Refer to handout)

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H
  

5. Identify resources to contact for questions, concerns, problems.

5. Resources: Doctor, Nurse, Infection Control Department, web site. (Refer to handout)

D
H

 

 

References/Resources

JHH Epidemiology and Infection Control Department, x5-8384

Originating Department: JHH Epidemiology and Infection Control Department

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JHH15-23001(11/97)(23-45)
Copyright 1997 The John Hopkins Hospital
Revised May, 2001
 
 
 
 
 

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