How does MRSA spread from person to person?
MRSA most often spreads from person to person by direct contact. For example, in medical settings MRSA is spread most commonly from patient to patient by healthcare workers’ hands. How can you stop the spread of MRSA? The single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is by proper handwashing, i.e. lathering with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and rinsing with warm running water. Hands should be washed both before and after contact with a patient. Other measures include: Use protective equipment to avoid contact with another person’s body fluids Gloves should be worn for all dressing changes Protective equipment should be disposed of after use Hands must be washed after removing the protective equipment Separate clean and dirty linen Follow a schedule for daily environmental cleaning including disinfection of bedrails, IV stands and telephones. Observe the isolation procedures of your facility. Is MRSA more of a concern than other infections? The answer is both ye
