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MRSA: Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
Isolation
Proper Hand Hygiene
PPE
Assess for skin integrity
Assess for signs of infection (vs, pain level, labs, skin integrity)
Assess knowledge level, readiness to learn, susceptibility to anxiety
Nursing DX: 1. risk for infection related to antibiotic resistant organism, hospital stay, contact with healthcare workers. 2. risk for anxiety related to knowledge deficit and isolation.
Planning: Goal MRSA cross-contamination will not occur in hospital.
Objectives: 1. Pt will not be infected with MRSA during stay. 2. Pt will not experience anxiety r/t infection control protocol during shift.
Interventions: PPE, isolate or cohort pt's with MRSA, Ensure isolation supplies are easily accessible, clean/disinfect all reusable equip after each use and properly dispose of single use items. Give instruction to pt about infection control and eval understanding, Collaborate with Infection Control Nurse
Evaluation: Cross-contamination did not occur, Pt verbalizes decreased anxiety, ability to cope and understanding of MRSA