In order to improve the prevention of hospital-associated bloodstream infections due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ("MRSA"), every hospital shall establish an MRSA control program that requires:
(1) Identification of all MRSA-colonized patients in
all intensive care units, and other at-risk patients identified by the hospital, through active surveillance testing.
(2) Isolation of identified MRSA-colonized or
MRSA-infected patients in an appropriate manner.
(3) Monitoring and strict enforcement of hand hygiene
requirements.
(4) Maintenance of records and reporting of cases
under Section 10 of this Act.
all intensive care units, and other at-risk patients identified by the hospital, through active surveillance testing.
MRSA-infected patients in an appropriate manner.
requirements.
under Section 10 of this Act.‹ Prev All Illinois sections Next ›
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