I have a loved one living in an assisted living facility. How can the spread of MRSA be prevented in that setting?
Living in an assisted living facility, a nursing home, or other group setting is much like living in a household, with people participating in community activities and being in close contact with one another. Thus the ways to prevent MRSA from spreading in these settings are much like those in households. Residents should practice good hand hygiene habits. They should be encouraged to wash hands or use the alcohol gel before dining with others and before participating in community activities. Staff should also practice good hand hygiene according to CDC guidelines for hand hygiene in health care settings. (Exit DHS) (PDF, 495KB) Residents unable to contain wound drainage or other body fluids should have limited movement outside of their rooms until drainage and fluids are able to be contained, regardless of whether they have MRSA. High-touch surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected routinely. Residents’ skin should be kept clean, healthy, and intact.
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