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Please Help Us Raise Awarenessand Save Lives
Donate NowYour generous contribution can make a difference. MRSA Survivors Network is an IRS 501 (c)(3) nonprofitorganization and your donation is tax deductible. MRSA Survivors Network is comprised of volunteers who are dedicated to raise awareness, increase research, gives support and educates others on MRSA.
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MRSA Survivors NetworkFounder, Jeanine Thomas
(630) 325-4354www. mrsasurvivors.orgwww.worldmrsaday.org
Fifth Anniversary World MRSA Day
Kickoff Event
September 28, 2013
Hinsdale Community HouseHinsdale, IL
World MRSA Awareness MonthOctober
MRSA Survivors NetworkFounder, Jeanine Thomas
(630) 325-4354www. mrsasurvivors.orgwww.worldmrsaday.org
MediaSponSor
About MRSAMRSA (pronounced meer-sa) is an acronym for methicillinresistant staphylococcus aureus and is a type of bacterium.Staph is often found on the skin and in the nose of healthychildren and adults. Approximately 8-10% of the USpopulation is now colonized with MRSA. MRSA can causeserious infections such as: surgical site, bloodstream,pneumonia and soft-tissue.
MRSA has become more prevalent in healthcare settingsdue to lack of infection control and has spread into thecommunity. Most people who are colonized with MRSAare asymptomatic and will not get an infection, but if youare colonized you have a 10-12 fold greater chance ofacquiring one.
Decolonizing consists of a nasal swab in the nares orsurfaces of the skin and if positive a five day antibioticointment in the nares is given and bathing withchlorhexidine several times.
A Comprehensive Approach to Controlling MRSA is Needed
• Screening at-risk patients–active detection isolation (ADI)
• Isolation in an appropriate manor- gloves and gowns used by all entering the room and designated equipment such as stethoscopesremain in the room
• Strict adherence to hand hygiene by all healthcare workers – washing hands before putting on gloves and after administering to the patient. Frequent handwashing at home, schools and at businesses is a good practice for all.
• Routine environmental decontaminating of frequently touched surfaces in a healthcare facility and also at home, school, businesses, etc.
• Good stewardship and prudent use of antibiotics. Patients must be told why they should finish the full course of antibiotics, not share with others and not ask for antibiotics when they have a virus.
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MRSA Survivors Network is a nonprofitorganization, founded in 2003 andcomprised of volunteers who are dedicatedto raising awareness for MRSA, increasingresearch, giving support to MRSA patients,caregivers and family members, educatingothers about MRSA, antimicrobial resistanceand campaigning for change.
MRSA Survivors Network was founded byJeanine Thomas, the first patient advocate inthe U.S. to raise the alarm about MRSA andhealthcare-acquired infections. MRSASurvivors Network works with other patientadvocates in the U.S. and worldwide.
Jeanine Thomas is also the founder of WorldMRSA Day, October 2 and World MRSAAwareness Month, October. The U.S. Senatepassed a resolution (S.R. 301) in 2009designating the awareness dates. Theinaugural World MRSA Day kickoff eventwas held October 1, 2009 at LoyolaUniversity Chicago.
Downloadable posters, banners andbrochure for World MRSA Day and WorldMRSA Awareness Month are available atworldMRSAday.org and MRSAsurvivors.org.
Saturday, September 28, 2013 1:00 – 3:00pm
Hinsdale Community House 415 W. Eighth St.
Hinsdale, IL
ProgramMain Event
Rob Stafford, Anchor of NBC5 Chicago evening news Master of Ceremonies
Keynote Speaker Dr. William R. JarvisJason & Jarvis Associates Ltd and formerly with the CDC
Awards Ceremony‘Person of the Year’ Award - Lance R. Peterson M.D.
Remembrance Ceremony – Balloon ReleaseReverend Henry Soles Senior Chaplain of the Chicago Bulls
Edward Cargill - Bagpiper The Chicago Highlanders
Co-chairs: Illinois State Rep. Patti Bellock, Pat Merryweather–Telligen, Jeanine Thomas. Honorary Co-chairs: IL SenatePresident John Cullerton, IL Republican Leader Christine
Radogno, State Sen. Heather Steans, State Rep. Sandra Pihos.
October 2Across the US and around the worldadvocates will be holding candlelightvigils, memorial services and events toraise awareness for MRSA and to honorMRSA victims who have lost their livesto this preventable disease. This is an
annual event and campaign.
The hope of advocates around the world is to draw attentionto the MRSA epidemic/pandemic and have world healthofficials and governments take immediate action by launchingpublic awareness campaigns for MRSA and other pathogens,healthcare facilities worldwide screen at-risk patients forMRSA, with isolation and decolonization, reduce antibioticuse in humans and animals and more testing of the globalfood supply for MRSA and staph.
About Us“You can not change what you do not acknowledge.”
Fifth Anniversary WORLD MRSA DAY
Kickoff Event andGlobal C. Diff Summit
WORLD MRSA DAY
The Month of October is designated WorldMRSA Awareness Month and consumeradvocates, students and the healthcareindustry launches campaigns and eventsduring that month to raise awareness forMRSA.
Downloadable posters, banners andbrochures are available at worldMRSAday.org.
Other Events –
First Annual RRA Raise MRSA Awareness 5K Walk – September14, 2013 from 10am -2pm, Smedley Park, Springfield, PA
October – MRSA Action UK – World MRSA Awareness Month Events – TBA
International MRSA Testing Week April 1-7th
www.worldMRSAday.org – Email: [email protected]
www.mrsasurvivors.org • email: [email protected]
The MRSA Epidemic – A Call to Action
prevention saves lives
WORLD MRSAAWARENESS MONTH
stop MRSA with active detection