MRSA Prevention

Course Details:

• Category: Infection Control
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Target Audience: Clinical Employees

Course Overview: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a Gram+ bacteria that have become resistant to several antibiotics, including Penicillin, and is considered a "Superbug!" MRSA can cause infections throughout the body especially in the skin, blood, respiratory system, and can even lead to death. MRSA is considered a major problem for healthcare facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes. Training includes information on hospital-acquired and community-acquired MRSA, risk factors, symptoms, prevention steps, and treatment options.

Training Includes:

• Latest from CDC
• High-Risk Environments
• Prevalence of MRSA
• Hospital-Acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA)
• Community-Acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA.
• Risk Factors for MRSA
• Symptoms of MRSA
• Treatment of MRSA
• Steps to Prevent and Reduce Risks
• MRSA FAQ