The goal of this course is to explain the differences between healthcare-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA) and community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) as well as other resistant forms, the reasons they are of such growing concern in the medical community, and treatment.
Course Publication Date:
November 09, 2022
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Wanda Lockwood RN, BA, MA |
| Course No: | MRSA0522 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.00 |
| 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
Explain how the resistant forms of Staphylococcus aureus developed.
Discuss the 5 steps in formation and dispersion of biofilms.
Differentiate between MRSA and VRSA.
List at least 6 risk factors for HA-MRSA.
Describe common reservoirs for HA-MRSA.
Explain the main elements of standard and contact precautions.
Discuss treatment options for HA-MRSA
List and explain the 4 main types of HA-MRSA infections.
Explain how CA-MRSA became a public health problem.
Explain two main differences in the isolates of HA-MRSA and CA-MRSA.
List the 4 primary criteria for identifying CA-MRSA.
List and explain the 5Cs, risk factors for CA-MRSA.
List at least 5 common CA-MRSA presentations.
Explain treatment options for CA-MRSA.
Explain the purpose of Get Smart for Healthcare.