MRSA Prevention
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Preventing MRSA: Hygiene Measures and Guidelines
Hygiene Measures in Hospitals
To prevent healthcare-associated MRSA, everyone in hospitals should follow these hygiene measures:
- Patients: Reduce infection risk by washing hands after using the toilet, before and after meals, and reporting unclean facilities.
- Visitors: Avoid sitting on beds, use hand wipes or gel before and after visiting, and adhere to ward hygiene protocols.
- Staff: Maintain high hygiene standards, including hand washing before patient care and after handling equipment, and use gloves appropriately.
Specific Guidelines for Hospital Staff
- Thoroughly wash and dry hands before and after patient contact, equipment handling, and bed-making.
- Use disposable gloves when handling open wounds or invasive procedures, and wash hands after glove removal.
- Keep hospital environments clean and dry, particularly floors, toilets, and patient beds.
- Isolate patients with MRSA infections as necessary to prevent spread.
Preventing Community-associated MRSA
To prevent MRSA outside hospital settings:
- Regularly wash hands and shower to reduce bacterial spread.
- Keep fingernails short and clean to prevent bacterial growth.
- Avoid sharing personal items like towels, soaps, cosmetics, razors, and hairbrushes.
- Cover skin or soft tissue MRSA infections with dressings as instructed by healthcare providers.
- Dispose of potentially infected materials promptly and safely in designated containers.
Following these guidelines helps reduce the risk of MRSA infection in both hospital and community settings.
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