We found an association between increasing bacterial burden in the patient's nares, perianal area, and chest skin and glove or gown contamination. Conclusion Contamination of HCP gloves and gowns with MRSA occurs frequently when caring for ICU patients. We identified interactions that are high-risk...
We collected detailed census and microbiologic data from eight adult 10-bed intensive care units (ICUs) in a tertiary academic medical center in Boston, Massachusetts where routine admission and weekly bilateral nares screening for MRSA was occurring with high compliance (90%). Types of ICUs inclu...
METHOD: This is a 235-bed tertiary-care center in St. Louis with a 52-bed level III NICU. In June 2004, three patient specimens were positive for MRSA. Active MRSA surveillance utilizing nares cultures of NICU patients was initiated weekly and upon admission. Despite strict contact precautions...
A hospital-wide program of SC to identify pts colonized (c) with MRSA or VRE and use of CP for those c started 11/2001. : MRSA nares and VRE perirectal SC were done on admission and weekly for high-risk pts. Criteria for SC on admission included transfer from another healthcare ...
Eligible pts were to receive 2 nares cultures, 1 culture from each open wound, and a urine culture (if MRSA was previously identified in the urine) to assess for MRSA colonization. Pts were excluded from testing if: MRSA was isolated during the current admission, they had another indication ...
The objective of this study was to determine if active surveillance accompanied by the isolation of colonized MRSA patients (identified by positive nares culture) decreases the number of persons who convert from negative culture to positive for MRSA during their ICU stay and if such measures reduce...