Preventing Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in the Hospital Setting: Perspectives From Health Care Workers

Abstract

As the leading cause of nosocomial infections in hospitalized patients, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This poster presentation will include findings from a literature review exploring health care workers' perspectives towards MRSA transmission prevention practices.

Authors

Dre-Quan Lee

Author Details

DreʹQuan Lee, SN, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

Sigma Membership

Gamma Zeta

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

MRSA Transmission, Prevention, Health Care Workers

Recommended Citation

Lee, Dre-Quan, "Preventing Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in the Hospital Setting: Perspectives From Health Care Workers" (2019). Creating Healthy Work Environments Event Materials. 16.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2019/posters_2019/16

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

None: Event Material, Invited Presentation

Acquisition

Proxy-submission