1010 Sync Street, Suite 100
Morrisville, NC 27560 USA
877.200.0020
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Course Description:
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus is an important pathogen in healthcare facilities and the community and is asymptomatically carried by people who are healthy, have chronic diseases, are hospitalized, or are in long-term care facilities. It also can cause serious infections, including bloodstream infections, pneumonia, wound infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, and meningitis. MRSA has been associated with higher rates of serious infection and mortality in some studies. All healthcare team members must play an active role in adopting, modeling, and encouraging practices to prevent the spread of MRSA in healthcare facilities. These include consistently performing hand hygiene, using contact precautions for patients with MRSA, and ensuring appropriately disinfected equipment.This module discusses hospital and community acquired MRSA infections, the history of MRSA, transmission, treatment, and prevention methods.
CEU Credits: 1.000
Type of Course: Online Only
Course Dates To Be Offered:
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021