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Category: Managing Multi-Resistant Organisms (MROs)

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Treatment of MRSA

If an MRSA infection has been identified, refer symptoms to the registered nurse   Nursing care Assess for further signs of infection If MRSA is in a wound, ensure the wound is kept clean and dressed Promote sunlight exposure When possible, residents with MRSA will have a single room or...

Treatment of C.diff

If a C. diff infection has been identified, refer symptoms to the registered nurse Nursing care Assess for pain and dehydration Ensure the resident's fluid level is monitored, with fluid balance intake/output charts Monitor vital signs every 4 hours Administer medications to relieve symptoms if prescribed Allow the resident uninterrupted...

Managing Care Recipients with MROs

Risk management is the basis for preventing and reducing harm arising from a healthcare-associated infection such as multi-drug resistant organisms (MRO/MDROs).    Strict adherence to standard precautions, with additional transmission-based precautions where necessary, is recommended for residents infected with MRO/MDROs.   Prevention and management involve a combination of interventions rather than...

Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile, C. diff)

What is it? Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a bacteria that causes an infection of the large intestine leading to diarrhoea and colitis (an inflammation of the colon). Illness from C. diff is often associated with antibiotic use. Most commonly, C. diff affects older people in hospitals and long-term aged...

Management of C. difficile

Residents colonised or infected with C. difficile who have risk factors for transmission, or whose basic personal hygiene practices may be compromised by cognitive or functional impairment are more likely to contaminate their environment.  Hand Hygiene Proper hand hygiene is essential.  If the resident's cognitive state is impaired, employees caring...