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Suggest Precautions To Be Taken While Caring For An MRSA Infected Patient
I am a caregiver for my sister and she has been treated for two types of infection after surgery in November. She has had MRSA in the past and the latest culture shows this again. As caregiver I always wear gloves when working with her and she also has home health care. My question is what other precautions should I take when caring for her
Fri, 3 Feb 2017
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Related your concern you should know that a MRSA infection can attack those most vulnerable, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.MRSA can spread easily through cuts and abrasions and skin-to-skin contact, homosexual men have a higher risk of developing MRSA infections and living in crowded or unsanitary conditions. Usually in the hospital, people who are infected with MRSA often are placed in contact precautions as a measure to prevent the spread of MRSA. Visitors and health care workers caring for people in isolation may be required to wear protective garments and must follow strict hand hygiene procedures. Contaminated surfaces and laundry items should be properly disinfected.What I suggest in your situation is wear gloves, washing carefully the hand after gloves are removed, scrub hands briskly for at least 15 seconds, then dry them with a disposable towel and use another towel to turn off the faucet, wear a gown,using a bottle of hand sanitizer containing at least 62 percent alcohol, if you cuts and abrasions you must clean and covered with sterile bandages, keep your personal items personal (avoid sharing personal items such as towels, sheets, razors,clothing),sanitize linens (wash towels and bed linens in a washing machine, frequent cleaning and disinfection of the room, bathroom and door handle.
I hope my answer help you.
I wish your sister a quick recovery.
I have been through your question.
Related your concern you should know that a MRSA infection can attack those most vulnerable, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.MRSA can spread easily through cuts and abrasions and skin-to-skin contact, homosexual men have a higher risk of developing MRSA infections and living in crowded or unsanitary conditions. Usually in the hospital, people who are infected with MRSA often are placed in contact precautions as a measure to prevent the spread of MRSA. Visitors and health care workers caring for people in isolation may be required to wear protective garments and must follow strict hand hygiene procedures. Contaminated surfaces and laundry items should be properly disinfected.What I suggest in your situation is wear gloves, washing carefully the hand after gloves are removed, scrub hands briskly for at least 15 seconds, then dry them with a disposable towel and use another towel to turn off the faucet, wear a gown,using a bottle of hand sanitizer containing at least 62 percent alcohol, if you cuts and abrasions you must clean and covered with sterile bandages, keep your personal items personal (avoid sharing personal items such as towels, sheets, razors,clothing),sanitize linens (wash towels and bed linens in a washing machine, frequent cleaning and disinfection of the room, bathroom and door handle.
I hope my answer help you.
I wish your sister a quick recovery.
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