JOURNAL ARTICLE

Discontinuation of Contact Precautions for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Pediatric Healthcare System.

  • Published In: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, 2024, v. 13, n. 2. P. 123 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Most, Zachary M; Phillips, Bethany; Sebert, Michael E 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the discontinuation of contact precautions (CP) for pediatric patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a three-hospital pediatric healthcare system, excluding the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Over four years following the September 2019 policy change, no increase was observed in healthcare facility-onset MRSA infections, device-associated healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), or surgical site infections, while contact isolation days decreased by 14%. The study supports considering discontinuation of CP for MRSA in similar pediatric settings when strong adherence to horizontal infection prevention measures, such as hand hygiene, is maintained. The NICU maintained CP due to its open-bay layout and higher risk, serving as a control, and no significant adverse trends were noted there.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. 2024/02, Vol. 13, Issue 2, p123
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2048-7193
  • DOI:10.1093/jpids/piae001
  • Accession Number:175672616
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