Routine antiseptic baths and MRSA decolonization: diverse approaches across Singapore's acute-care hospitals.
J Hosp Infect
; 112: 87-91, 2021 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-33812940
ABSTRACT
To determine the variation in practices on meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) surveillance and management of MRSA-colonized patients amongst 17 acute healthcare facilities in Singapore, the Ministry of Health convened a sharing session with Infection Prevention and Control Leads. All hospitals practised close to universal MRSA entry swabbing in keeping with national policy. There were, however, major variations in the response to both positive and negative surveillance swabs across facilities including the role of routine antiseptic bathing and MRSA decolonization. Most undertaking decolonization considered its role to be in 'bioburden reduction' rather than longer-term clearance.
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Assunto principal:
Infecções Estafilocócicas
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Infecção Hospitalar
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Staphylococcus aureus Resistente à Meticilina
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Anti-Infecciosos Locais
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Hosp Infect
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Singapura