Multicenter Study
doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2008.10.028.
Epub 2008 Dec 18.
Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus contamination of healthcare workers' uniforms in long-term care facilities
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Multicenter Study
Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus contamination of healthcare workers' uniforms in long-term care facilities
J Hosp Infect.
2009 Feb.
Abstract
Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other multiply resistant bacteria are frequently isolated in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). This study evaluated the contamination of staff clothing in three LTCFs. Over 500 samples were taken from uniforms and their pockets and these samples showed a high level of MRSA contamination. Wearing plastic aprons and managing pocket contents improved the contamination rate. Our results highlight the continued importance of hand hygiene, since staff have frequent contact with their uniforms and could potentially contaminate their hands before care.
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