Prevention of MRSA & MDRO.pptx for nurse

Prevention of MRSA and MDRO

1. Presentation by Khushi Parmar Prevention of MRSA and MDRO:

2. Prevention of MRSA [ Methicilline -Resistant staphylococcus aureus) & Prevention of MDRO[Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms] in health care setting: • Preventing the spread of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and multidrug –resistant organisms (MDROs) in healthcare settings is crucial to protect patients, healthcare workers, and the community at large.

3. • Here are some key measures for preventing the transmission of MRSA and MDROs in healthcare facilities:

4. 1) Hand Hygiene: Healthcare workers should adhere to strict hand hygiene practices.
This includes washing hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizers before and after patient contact, after removing gloves, and after touching potentially contaminated surfaces.

5. 2) Contact precautions: Implement contact precautions for patients known or suspected to be colonized or infected with MRSA or MDROS.
This involves using gloves and gowns when entering the patient’s room and removing them before leaving.
Adhere to proper donning and doffing techniques to prevent self-contamination.

6. 3) Environmental cleaning: Maintain a clean healthcare environment by regularly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, equipment, and patient care items.
Use appropriate disinfectants effective against MRSA and MDROs and follow manufacturer instructions for use.

7. 4) Antimicrobial Stewardship: Promote the judicious use of antibiotics to prevent the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance. Implement antimicrobial stewardship programs to optimize antibiotic prescribing practices and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.

8. 5) Surveillance and screening: Conduct active surveillance for MRSA and MDROs to identify cases early and implement appropriate precautions.
Consider screening high-risk patients, such as those admitted from other healthcare facilities or with a history of MRSA or MDRO colonization.

9. 6) Education and training: Provide comprehensive education and training programs for healthcare workers, emphasizing the importance of infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and adherence to isolation precautions.

10. 7) Cohorting and Isolation: Consider cohorting or isolating patients with known or suspected MRSA or MDRO infections to prevent transmission.
Implement appropriate signage on patient rooms to alert healthcare workers and visitors to follow necessary precautions.

11. 8) Patient and family education: Educate patients and their families about MRSA and MDRO prevention measures, including the importance of hand hygiene, adherence to prescribed antibiotics, and reporting any signs of infection promptly.

12. 9) Staff vaccination: Encourage healthcare workers to receive recommended vaccinations, such as the influenza vaccine and other relevant vaccines, to prevent respiratory infections that can lead to secondary infections with MRSA or MDROS.

13. 10) Collaboration and Communication: Promote collaboration and communication among healthcare facilities, public health agencies, and relevant stakeholders to share information, best practices, and surveillance data regarding MRSA and MDRO prevention.