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jasonglh · 10-27-2005, 18:38

In the hospital for a known MRSA patient we use strict contact precautions. So its pretty much gown and gloves unless they have it in their sputum then we observe droplet precautions which is a mask with eye shield.

I think it can live up to 24 hours on objects as well though.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/ARESIST/mrsahcw.htm

Do a google search of MRSA jail Precautions and you will see articles about outbreaks all over the country. Some places have reported fatalities as well.

I'm sure the others can provide much more info than I can.

10-27-2005, 18:38	#2
jasonglh Guerrilla Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 332	In the hospital for a known MRSA patient we use strict contact precautions. So its pretty much gown and gloves unless they have it in their sputum then we observe droplet precautions which is a mask with eye shield. I think it can live up to 24 hours on objects as well though. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/ARESIST/mrsahcw.htm Do a google search of MRSA jail Precautions and you will see articles about outbreaks all over the country. Some places have reported fatalities as well. I'm sure the others can provide much more info than I can. __________________ Victory is the only end that justifies the sacrifice of men at war. Col. Robert W. Black
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