Active Surveillance Screening of MRSA and Eradication of the Carrier State Decreases Surgical-Site Infections Caused by MRSA

E. Pofahl, Walter; E. Goettler, Claudia; M. Ramsey, Keith; M. Cochran, Kathy; L. Nobles, Delores; F. Rotondo, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2008.12.025

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Active Surveillance Screening of MRSA and Eradication of the Carrier State Decreases Surgical-Site Infections Caused by MRSA

Published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons • Mar 27, 2009

Authors:

Walter E. Pofahl

Claudia E. Goettler

Keith M. Ramsey

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Surgical-site infections (SSI), because of MRSA, are a challenge for acute care hospitals. The current study examines the impact of best practices and active surveillance screening for MRSA on reduction of MRSA SSIs. STUDY DESIGN: Beginning February 2007, all admissions to a 761-bed tert...

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Medicine

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Genotyping

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