Results from the study showed that MRSA nasal colonization was not a huge risk for MRSA infection due to diligent screening and hand hygiene practice. On the other hand, “hostile” healthcare environments, particularly debris that support microbial growth, can pose a risk for MRSA transmission. However, researchers say healthcare providers should not downplay the risk healthcare professionals could pose for potential MRSA infection.
Read the article about MRSA.
Read other coverage about MRSA:
– Study: Hospitals Save Money When Screening for MRSA
– Patient Safety Tool: MRSA Evaluation and Treatment Guide
– Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection: What Infection Preventionists Need to Know
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