Enterococci are bacteria found normally in the intestinal tract. When vancomycin (an antibiotic) is unable to kill these bacteria, the bacteria is called VRE.

VRE can survive on hard surfaces for many days and on hands for hours. Good hand hygiene with soap and water or with alcohol hand rub is the best way to stop the spread of VRE.

The Scarborough Hospital’s VRE rates are extremely low due to our aggressive screening program.

To review The Scarborough Hospital’s VRE rate, please click here.