How should athletic facilities be managed when an MRSA infection occurs?
• Athletic facilities such as locker rooms should always be kept clean whether or not MRSA infections have occurred among the athletes. • Review cleaning procedures and schedules with the janitorial/environmental service staff. • Cleaning procedures should focus on commonly touched surfaces and surfaces that come into direct contact with people’s bare skin each day. • Cleaning with detergent-based cleaners or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -registered detergents/disinfectants will remove MRSA from surfaces. • Cleaners and disinfectants, including household chlorine bleach, can be irritating and exposure to these chemicals has been associated with health problems such as asthma and skin and eye irritation. • Take appropriate precautions described on the product’s label instructions to reduce exposure. Wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves and eye protection may be indicated. . • Follow the instruction labels on all cleaners and disinfectants, including household ch
