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Tip of the week: Assess your need for universal MRSA screening
Infection Control Monitor, June 13, 2008
Two new studies have offered very different conclusions when it comes to the effectiveness of universal screening to reduce MRSA infections in hospitals.
To decide whether screening is right for your facility, it’s important to assess your local epidemiology by asking:
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How much of a problem is MRSA?
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How many infections does your facility have?
- Where in the facility is MRSA a problem?
To learn more about the pros and cons of screening, go to www.hcpro.com/content/212427.cfm. The cost is $10. Briefings on Infection Control subscribers received this story with their subscriptions.
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