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Do we still need to place a resident with MRSA colonization in the nares on contact precautions?

April 26, 2017Colonization contact mrsa nares precautions resident

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Do we still need to place a resident with MRSA colonization in the nares on contact precautions?

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A. A resident who is known to have MRSA in the nares ONLY does not need to be placed on contact precautions. However, this individual should, if possible, be placed with another resident with MRSA colonization or infection or with a resident with no tubes or wounds.