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Challenges and Strategies for Prevention of Multidrug-Resistant Organism Transmission in Nursing Homes

Current Infectious Disease Reports, ISSN: 1534-3146, Vol: 19, Issue: 4, Page: 18
2017
  • 75
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 97
    Captures
  • 3
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    75
  • Captures
    97
  • Mentions
    3
    • References
      3
      • Wikipedia
        3

Review Description

Purpose of Review: Nursing home residents are at high risk for colonization and infection with bacterial pathogens that are multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). We discuss challenges and potential solutions to support implementing effective infection prevention and control practices in nursing homes. Recent Findings: Challenges include a paucity of evidence that addresses MDRO transmission during the care of nursing home residents, limited staff resources in nursing homes, insufficient infection prevention education in nursing homes, and perceptions by nursing home staff that isolation and contact precautions negatively influence the well being of their residents. Summary: A small number of studies provide evidence that specifically address these challenges. Their outcomes support a paradigm shift that moves infection prevention and control practices away from a pathogen-specific approach and toward one that focuses on resident risk factors.

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