Transcription of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) InfectionsActivity C: ELC Prevention CollaborativesDraft 1/19/10 ----Disclaimer: The findings and conclusions in this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Centers for Disease Control and Jernigan, MD, MS Alex Kallen, MD, MPHD ivision of Healthcare Quality PromotionCenters for Disease Control and PreventionOutline Background Impact HHS Prevention Targets Pathogenesis Epidemiology Prevention Strategies Core Supplemental Measurement Process Outcome Tools for Implementation/Resources/ReferencesBackg round: Impact Staphylococcus aureusis a common cause of healthcare- associated infections Second most common overall cause of healthcare- associated infections reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Coagulase-negative staphylococci (15%), S. aureus (14%) Most common cause of surgical site infections( 30%) and ventilator associated pneumonia (24%) methicillin -resistance in S.
Background: Impact • Staphylococcus aureus. is a common cause of healthcare - associated infections – Second most common overall cause of healthcare -
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