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ARO Surveillance Program to Resume Wednesday May 11, 2022

As a result of a steady decline in positivity rates we are able to initiate ARO surveillance screening once again.

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May 11, 2022

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New Hematology Analyzer Implementation (Sysmex XN-9100)

The Division of Hematological Pathology is implementing new hematology instrumentation for Complete Blood Count (CBC) on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

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April 25, 2022

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Antibiotic-Resistant Organism (ARO) Surveillance

Effective 12:01am Monday April 11, ARO admission and prevalence screening will once again be temporarily discontinued until further notice.

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April 8, 2022

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Vancomycin Update

In keeping with current guidelines for managing Vancomycin administration, the following therapeutic ranges (desirable levels) will be updated effective March 23, 2022.

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March 23, 2022

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ARO Surveillance Program to resume Thursday Jan. 27, 2022

The ARO Surveillance program will commence for all areas of the hospital beginning Thursday, January 27th, including Admission screening swabs. Please resume regular ordering practices in EPR.

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January 26, 2022

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