The effect of 100% single-occupancy rooms on acquisition of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales and intra-hospital patient transfers: a prospective before-and-after study

ConclusionTransitioning to 100% single-occupancy rooms did not decrease ESBL-E acquisition, but did significantly decrease the number of intra-hospital patient transfers. The latter was associated with lower odds on ESBL-E acquisition. ESBL-E carriers remained largely unidentified through clinical samples.Trial registrationThis study was retrospectively registered in the Dutch National Trial Register on 24-02-2020, with registration number NL8406.
Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research