Bacteria: MRSA infection protocol

Consider you are in the role of a hospital administrator. Review the clinical protocol for seeing a patient with a potential MRSA infection.

• Is the clinical protocol effective toward preventing the spread of MRSA? Why?
• Is the clinical protocol cost effective and a reasonable method for clinical practice? Why?
• Is the clinical protocol respectful towards the patient? How?

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

“Once the patient checks in and notifies the desk staff they may have MRSA, the staff member should explain to the patient they will be isolated to a single patient room, and protocol for contact precautions should be activated immediately. The patient should be asked to remain in the room to avoid the spread of infection. If there are any wounds they should be cleaned and covered with dressings. There should be a caddy or station set up outside the door with protective gear and a sign stating the room is being used under precaution or isolation, to prevent someone accidentally wandering in. Staff should use universal precautions, wash hands before and after contact, disinfect any surfaces the patient may have contaminated upon arrival, dawning PPE/Use of protective gowns, gloves, masks, and footwear. Protection should be used to prevent spreading infection. Biohazard bags should be readily available for disposal of any and all disposable wear or linen used in the care of this patient. Vitals are taken normally and equipment used is to be discarded if disposable, or cleaned with alcohol or bleach if non-disposable. The room and its contents must be disinfected after use for a patient with potential MRSA or contact precautions. Again Staff must thoroughly wash hands before and aftercare. Housekeeping should be notified of the need per facility policy. Laundry is aware based on the color bag that linen is placed into.”