The goal of this course is to assist the professional nurse in understanding the diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Emphasis of this course will be placed on nursing management of MRSA. Special emphasis regarding nursing management will be given to those patients considered to be at greatest risk of contracting MRSA in view of present health conditions, length of hospital stay, and susceptibility. The importance of proper hand washing, maintenance of infection control measures, and patient & family education directed toward prevention of MRSA will be presented.
Course Publication Date:
July 23, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Gloria Tartaglia RN |
| Course No: | MRSA072320 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Leadership & Case Management
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
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Learning Objectives
Describe how MRSA is diagnosed.
State the epidemiology, such as mode of transmission and reservoirs, of MRSA.
Identify therapeutic measures used to treat patients diagnosed with MRSA.
Explain the greatest at-risk population for contracting MRSA.
List the aseptic techniques utilized toward containing and preventing the spread of MRSA.
Identify the methods employed to instruct the patient and family regarding transmission and prevention of MRSA.
Describe the maintenance of infection control measures against MRSA.