Abstract
We examined reported policies for the control of common multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in US healthcare facilities using data from the National Healthcare Safety Network Annual Facility Survey. Policies for the use of Contact Precautions were commonly reported. Chlorhexidine bathing for preventing MDRO transmission was also common among acute care hospitals. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016:1-4.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local / pharmacology
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Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Bacterial Infections / prevention & control
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Bacterial Infections / transmission*
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Chlorhexidine / pharmacology
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Cross Infection / prevention & control*
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Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial*
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Guideline Adherence / statistics & numerical data
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Hand Disinfection
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Health Facilities / statistics & numerical data*
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Humans
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Infection Control / methods*
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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United States
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local
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Chlorhexidine