How to prevent community-acquired MRSA

CA-MRSA is becoming the predominant pathogen associated with sever invasive and soft-tissue infections in many parts of the United States. These infections are easily spread among family members and other close contacts. Consequently, nurses should inform patients of the following special precautions to take to prevent spreading CA-MRSA infections: Wash hands and dry with disposable paper or air blowers. Keep skin lesions (e.g., boils, open sores, wounds, and cuts) covered with clean, dry bandages. …

…environment. Inform all health care providers who treat you if you have MRSA. Infections with CA-MRSA are becoming increasingly prevalent among young, otherwise healthy adults and children in the United States. Nurses can minimize the risk of becoming infected with CA-MRSA or of spreading the infection to others by practicing frequent hand hygiene and by following contact precautions when caring for patients with draining wounds. Check your facility's policy on the care of these patients.