Increasing the efficiency of a targeted methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus screening program

American Journal of Infection Control
Jennifer C GoldsackMarci L Drees

Abstract

An interdisciplinary team implemented a screening program targeting patients with a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), to reduce unnecessary contact isolation. After converting from a 2-step culture-based protocol to single polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, we increased the efficiency of the screening program from 77% to 100%. Despite the higher cost of PCR-based testing, this program remained cost-saving.

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Sep 13, 2016·Journal of Infection and Public Health·Marianne FrieriAnthony Boutin

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