Universal screening and decolonization for control of MRSA in nursing homes: follow-up of a cluster randomized controlled trial. Issue 1 (May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Héquet, D.; Rousson, V.; Blanc, D.S.; Büla, C.; Qalla-Widmer, L.; Masserey, E.; Zanetti, G.; Petignat, C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of hospital infection. Volume 96:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 69
• Page End: 71
• Publication Date: 2017-05
• Subjects: MRSA -- Long-term care facilities; Cross infection -- Periodicals; Cross infection -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Periodicals; Nosocomial infections -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- Periodicals; Cross Infection -- prevention & control -- Periodicals; Infection Control -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 614.44
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2017.03.019
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0195-6701

Abstract

Summary: In 2010–11, a trial conducted in nursing homes showed no benefit of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) universal screening and decolonization over standard precautions to reduce the prevalence of MRSA carriage. Accordingly, no routine screening was performed from 2012. A five-year follow-up shows no new evidence supporting the intervention. Recommendations issued after trial (no screening and decolonization of MRSA residents) were retained.