Evidenced-based practice for control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

ABSTRACT
- THE INCREASING PREVALENCE of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a global issue and affects nursing practice in many clinical areas. This article explores methods for effective control of MRSA in hospital settings.
- BASED ON INFECTION CONTROL guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the College of Nurses of Ontario, AORN, the World Health Organization, and several evidence-based studies, strategies for MRSA infection control measures include hand hygiene, contact isolation, and hospital environment hygiene. AORN J 81 (February 2005) 361-372.