MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI

Presentation: The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization

After reviewing the contents of this presentation, viewers will be able to—

• Discuss the evidence for MRSA decolonization as it applies to MRSA and SSI prevention for surgeries for which MRSA infection is especially harmful (cardiac, hip and knee joint replacement, and spinal fusion)

Documents:

• The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization – Slides (PPTX, 6 MB)
• The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization – Facilitator Guide (DOCX, 3 MB)

One-Pager: The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization One-Pager (DOCX, 346 KB)

This one-page document provides a concise summary of the studies and evidence discussed in the presentation that support nasal decolonization and preoperative skin antisepsis to prevent MRSA and SSI. This document can be shared among providers, administrators and staff who may not have the time to review the presentation.