Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2638387 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Pending California legislation prompted an on-line survey of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) active surveillance practices administered to infection preventionists of all 102 acute care licensed hospitals in Los Angeles County. We describe reported surveillance methods. Ninety-six hospitals responded with 41% performing MRSA active surveillance. Comments indicated resistance to implementation of active surveillance because its benefits remain controversial.
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Authors
Ashley Peterson, Patricia Marquez, Dawn Terashita, Lauren Burwell, Laurene Mascola,