Active surveillance screening of MRSA and eradication of the carrier state decreases surgical-site infections caused by MRSA.

WE, Pofahl; CE, Goettler; KM, Ramsey; MK, Cochran; DL, Nobles; MF, Rotondo

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.

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Authors:

Pofahl WE

Goettler CE

Ramsey KM

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 tertiar...

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