Colonization with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) including Candidozyma auris among residents in ventilator-designated versus non-ventilator-designated beds at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)

Seong Eun Kim; Gabrielle Gussin; Ken Kleinman; Raveena D. Singh; Cassiana E. Bittencourt; Susan S. Huang

doi:10.1017/ice.2026.10483

June 29, 2026Infection Control and Hospital EpidemiologyOpen Access

Colonization with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) including Candidozyma auris among residents in ventilator-designated versus non-ventilator-designated beds at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)

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This research aims to compare the colonization rates of multidrug-resistant organisms among residents in ventilator-designated and non-ventilator-designated beds in skilled nursing facilities.
Conducted 13 surveys of 590 residents in seven ventilator-capable skilled nursing facilities.
Compared colonization rates of MDROs, including ESBL and C. auris, between ventilator-designated and non-ventilator-designated beds.
Adjusted odds ratios (aOR) calculated for each organism's colonization status.
Residents in ventilator-designated beds had a higher ESBL colonization rate of 48.1% compared to 28.2% in non-ventilator beds (aOR = 1.64).
C. auris colonization was found in 38.6% of those in ventilator beds versus 15.2% in non-ventilator beds (aOR = 2.89).
MRSA colonization was lower in ventilator beds at 35.2% compared to 45.5% in non-ventilator beds (aOR = 0.47).

Implication

Shows MDRO colonization differs in ventilator vs non-ventilator beds, suggesting prevention needs refinement.

Abstract

Across 13 surveys of 590 residents in seven ventilator-capable SNFs, residents in ventilator-designated beds had markedly higher ESBL (48.1% vs 28.2%; aOR = 1.64) and C. auris (38.6% vs 15.2%, aOR = 2.89), but lower MRSA colonization (35.2% vs 45.5%; aOR = 0.47), supporting the need for MDRO prevention beyond current Enhanced Barrier Precautions.

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Colonization with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) including Candidozyma auris among residents in ventilator-designated versus non-ventilator-designated beds at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)

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Colonization with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) including Candidozyma auris among residents in ventilator-designated versus non-ventilator-designated beds at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)

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