The Resistance Files Spotlight: Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

: hour(s)

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Objectives

  • Describe the clinical and public health significance of VRE infections.
  • Explain mechanisms of vancomycin resistance, including major van gene types.
  • Identify appropriate laboratory detection methods and recognize diagnostic pitfalls.
  • Interpret susceptibility results and apply stewardship-focused reporting.
  • Summarize laboratory responsibilities for infection control and outbreak prevention.

Course Outline

  • VRE
    • Clinical Relevance & Public Health Significance
    • Risk Factors for VRE Infection or Colonization
    • Mechanisms of Resistance
    • Laboratory Detection of Vancomycin Resistance
    • VRE Screening
    • High-Level Aminoglycoside Resistance (HLAR) Screening
    • Treatment Considerations and Options for VRE
    • Infection Control, Notification, and Emerging Resistance in VRE
    • Key Takeaways
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.