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MRSA Infections in Child Care Programs

MRSA Infections in Child Care Programs. What is MRSA?. Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloccus Aureus Bacteria that causes infections on the surface on the skin, or goes into skin and causes a boil or abcess. Why are Children in child care at risk?. How is MRSA spread?.

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MRSA Infections in Child Care Programs

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  1. MRSA Infections in Child Care Programs

  2. What is MRSA? • Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloccus Aureus • Bacteria that causes infections on the surface on the skin, or goes into skin and causes a boil or abcess

  3. Why are Children in child care at risk?

  4. How is MRSA spread? • Usually skin to skin contact • Sharing personal items and equipment • Soiled surfaces • Close contact environments

  5. 5-C’s • Crowding • Contact • Compromised skin • Contaminated items and surfaces • Cleanliness (lack of)

  6. How do you limit the spread? • Thorough handwashing • All toys should be cleaned and disinfected between uses • Thorough cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces with an EPA registered sanitizer or ¼ cup bleach to 1 gallon water

  7. Observe children for open wounds • If wound is draining or contains pus, should see an MD • If drainage can’t be contained by a bandage, should be excluded.

  8. How is MRSA treated? • Soft tissue infections drained and cleaned by MD • Take ALL of your antibiotics* • Don’t share or save antibiotics

  9. Reportable? • Not in KY

  10. Does a child with MRSA need to be excluded from a group-care setting? • No, if the wound can be covered and the dressing kept dry and intact. • Red, swollen and painful areas

  11. Does a center need to be closed and sanitized if a child has MRSA? • No; clean and sanitize all objects and surfaces that may have come in contact with infected wounds. • Continue with routine cleaning and sanitizing

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