Why are transmission-based precautions critical?

MDROs are gram negative organisms with emerging resistance and have few or no treatment options.

VRE is the most common multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) seen in patients.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is seen in many patients (colonized or infected).

MRSA can cause skin and soft tissue, blood stream and surgical site infections.

Clostridium difficile (C. Diff):

Anaerobic, spore-forming rod which can produce toxins. Disease can range in severity from diarrhea to colitis and in some cases, death. Main risk factor is acquisition of the bacteria then antibiotic exposure. Elderly and hospitalized patients are at increased risk. Spread by fecal to oral route.

•Contact Precautions

•Hand Hygiene with Soap & Water

•After patient care

•Clean Environment and equipment

•Using a bleach component