Tip of the week: Scheduling MRSA patients in the OR
Infection Control Weekly Monitor, September 23, 2009
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When it comes to known MRSA patients in the OR, standard precautions and contact precautions are much more important than scheduling a time for surgery.
This week’s feature post on OSHA Healthcare Advisor, IC blogger Libby Chinnes advises staff training over scheduling when dealing with MRSA patients.
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