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Evidenced-based practice for control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15768546     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The increasing prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a global issue and affects nursing practice in many clinical areas. This article explores methods for effective control of MRSA in hospital settings. Based on infection control guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the College of Nurses of Ontario, AORN, the World Health Organization, and several evidence-based studies, strategies for MRSA infection control measures include hand hygiene, contact isolation, and hospital environment hygiene.
Authors:
Marilyn Ott; Jing Shen; Sue Sherwood
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  AORN journal     Volume:  81     ISSN:  0001-2092     ISO Abbreviation:  AORN J     Publication Date:  2005 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-03-16     Completed Date:  2005-05-10     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372403     Medline TA:  AORN J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  361-4, 367-72; quiz 375-8     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
Affiliation:
School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology,  therapeutic use
Evidence-Based Medicine
Guidelines as Topic
Humans
Infection Control / methods*
Methicillin / pharmacology,  therapeutic use
Methicillin Resistance*
Patient Care Planning
Perioperative Nursing / standards*
Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy*,  nursing,  prevention & control
Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 61-32-5/Methicillin

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