Kern Medical New Associate Orientation Guide

Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs)

• MDROs are difficult to contain once an outbreak has been identified because the treatment options are limited. This is because the organism is resistant to some antibiotics. o If an outbreak occurs, it must be reported to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

o MDROs can lead to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

• MDROs are resistant to multiple types of antibiotics because of the following:

Overuse of antibiotic therapy.

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Not completing antibiotics.

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o Antibiotics prescribed when they are not needed.

• ICU and critical care patients are at greatest risk for developing an MDRO.

o However, even a healthy person can develop an MDRO.

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

MRSA is resistant to multiple antibiotics. Each patient admitted is screened for this organism.

• If a patient meets specific criteria, they are placed on contact precautions until results are available.

Prevention

MRSA is spread by contact.

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• Infected patients are placed on contact isolation.

• Follow standard precautions and perform hand hygiene.

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