Abstract
A 500-bed tertiary care hospital has implemented an effective infection control program 3 years ago. According to the line-listing monthly reports, the MRSA healthcare-associated infection (HAI) rate ranged from 3.8 to 12.4% during the last year. However, the MRSA infection rate has dramatically increased from 37.2% to 48.2% in the last 3 months. The infection control committee discussed this event. A decision of designing specific measures was taken to reduce MRSA transmission.
Highlights
A 500-bed tertiary care hospital has implemented an effective infection control program 3 years ago
The MRSA infection rate has dramatically increased from 37.2% to 48.2% in the last 3 months
HCAIs total rate MRSA HCAIs rate a: The % was calculated by dividing total number of HCAIs by total admissions each month
Summary
A 500-bed tertiary care hospital has implemented an effective infection control program 3 years ago. Continuous Medical Education Forum (CME from EB) Medical Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt.
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