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Who You Are:

67 year old Male

Married, 3 Grown Children

Retired Machinist

Post-Surgical Infection of the Spine

Active Pre-surgically

Plays Golf, “Putters around the house”

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MRSA:

  Methicillin-Resistant

 Staphylococcus Aureus

An Education for Life

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THE INFECTION Staphylococcus aureus

Resistant to certain antibiotics

The “Superbug”

Shows up as: Skin Infections

Wound Infections

Normal Flora for some Colonization

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Variations

Community Acquired

Healthcare Associated

Colonization

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Community Acquired

Acquired outside of Health Care

Contagious

Transmitted by Contact

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Healthcare Associated

Acquired from health care settings

Contagious

Transferred by Contact

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Colonization

Skin flora

Nares Groin

Arm pits

Periarea

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Treatments

Medications

Based on Type Wound Care

Ointment to Inner Nose

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How it is Spread

Direct Touch

Contact with Secretions or WoundDrainage

Sharing Personal Care Items

Razors Sports Equipment

Tow

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Preventing the Spread

In Hospital

Home

Public Places

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While in the Hospital

Contact Isolation

Precautions

Gloves Gowns

Hand Cleaning

Leaving Room

Mask  Cover Gowns

Hand Cleaning

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Home Management

Hand Washing

Cleaning

Laundry

Wound Care

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Hand Washing Wet Hands

Apply Soap

Friction for 15-20 Seconds

Rinse for equal time

Use Paper Towels

Turn off faucet with dry paper towel

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Environmental Cleaning

Popular Disinfectants High touch surfaces

Counters, railings, remotes, door handles

Bleach Solution

10:1 24 hours

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Laundry Wash contaminated or soiled items separately

Mechanical Drying

Do I need to: Use the hottest water?

Use Bleach on all items?

Throw out clothing?

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Wound Care Clean Hands

Remove Dressing with Gloves

Dispose of Dressing in separate trash, inbaggie, or inside gloves

New Gloves

Clean as Directed

Cover with Sterile Dressing

May Require Assistance

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Outside Home

Hand Cleaning

Carry Sanitizer

Minimize use of public restrooms

Cover Coughs

Dispose of Tissues

Do not share personal items

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Questions

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