mrsa infections in child care programs. what is mrsa? methicillin-resistant staphyloccus aureus...
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MRSA Infections in Child Care Programs
What is MRSA?
• Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloccus Aureus
• Bacteria that causes infections on the surface on the skin, or goes into skin and causes a boil or abcess
Why are Children in child care at risk?
How is MRSA spread?
• Usually skin to skin contact
• Sharing personal items and equipment
• Soiled surfaces• Close contact
environments
5-C’s
• Crowding
• Contact
• Compromised skin
• Contaminated items and surfaces
• Cleanliness (lack of)
How do you limit the spread?
• Thorough handwashing
• All toys should be cleaned and disinfected between uses
• Thorough cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces with an EPA registered sanitizer or ¼ cup bleach to 1 gallon water
• Observe children for open wounds
• If wound is draining or contains pus, should see an MD
• If drainage can’t be contained by a bandage, should be excluded.
How is MRSA treated?
• Soft tissue infections drained and cleaned by MD
• Take ALL of your antibiotics*
• Don’t share or save antibiotics
Reportable?
• Not in KY
Does a child with MRSA need to be excluded from a group-care setting?
• No, if the wound can be covered and the dressing kept dry and intact.
• Red, swollen and painful areas
Does a center need to be closed and sanitized if a child has MRSA?
• No; clean and sanitize all objects and surfaces that may have come in contact with infected wounds.
• Continue with routine cleaning and sanitizing