Movement of patients within the hospital
VRE status must not compromise patient management:
> patients may go outside their isolation room provided any lesions/wounds are covered and exudate contained, they are not incontinent of faeces, and they are requested not to visit other patients during their hospital admission. Patients should be encouraged to perform hand hygiene before leaving their rooms
> gowns and gloves need not be worn by accompanying staff if direct patient care is not anticipated however staff should perform hand hygiene after completing the transport task
> the patient and his/her family should be informed of their VRE status as soon as possible and provided with an information leaflet. The importance of hand hygiene before leaving their room must be emphasised.