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What is an MDRO??? Be sure and use infection control “best practices” to prevent the spread from patient to patient. MDRO = Multi-drug resistant organism (bacteria that is resistant to more than one class of antibiotics) Examples – MRSA, VRE, Extended beta lactamase producing organisms

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  1. What is an MDRO???Be sure and use infection control “best practices” to prevent the spread from patient to patient. • MDRO = Multi-drug resistant organism (bacteria that is resistant to more than one class of antibiotics) • Examples – MRSA, VRE, Extended beta lactamase producing organisms • Prevent the spread to other patients in the hospital. • Use contact isolation (gowns and gloves before entering room, remove before leaving the room) • Educate the patients and family members with hospital MDRO literature (kept on each unit) • Hand washing before and after patient care • Wipe down equipment shared between patients with hospital approved disinfectant.

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