MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus)

MRSA in the Healthcare Setting

MRSA in Healthcare settings
This fact sheet from CDC describes general issues related to MRSA infections in health care settings.
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/MRSA/

Healthcare-Associated MRSA
This CDC overview of healthcare-associated MRSA includes information on prevention and control and
educational posters.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa.html

Hospital vs. Home Setting Precautions for Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
This fact sheet from the Texas Department of State Health Services provides precautions used in the
hospital.
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/antibiotic_resistance/mrsa/antibio_edu_home_hospital.pdf

Management of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Healthcare Settings, 2006
This CDC document outlines the Healthcare Infection Control Advisory Committee recommendations to
prevent the transmission of MRSA and other MDROs.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/ar/mdroGuideline2006.pdf

MRSA in Clinics/Offices

MRSA Toolkit for Outpatient Clinics/Offices
These educational materials from Tacoma Pierce County Health Department include a policy and
procedure check list, cleaning, slide presentation, treatment algorithm, and posters.
http://www.tpchd.org/page.php?id=336

Facts for Medical Providers

CA-MRSA Information for Clinicians
This CDC fact sheet provides information about risk factors, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of
CA-MRSA. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca_clinicians.html

Questions and Answers about MRSA for Healthcare Professionals
This fact sheet from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health providing detailed information about
MRSA as related to the healthcare providers practice.
http://www.mass.gov/dph/cdc/antibiotic/mrsa_healthcare.htm

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