{"id":7048,"date":"2017-01-10T16:55:19","date_gmt":"2017-01-10T16:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/3-facts-every-senior-should-know-about-mrsa\/"},"modified":"2017-01-10T16:55:19","modified_gmt":"2017-01-10T16:55:19","slug":"3-facts-every-senior-should-know-about-mrsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preferhome.com\/locations\/blog\/3-facts-every-senior-should-know-about-mrsa\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Facts Every Senior Should Know about MRSA"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever spent any amount of time in the hospital, you\u2019ve likely heard of MRSA. \u00a0First discovered in 1961, Methicillin-Resistant <\/span>Staphylococcus aureus<\/span><\/i> (MRSA) is responsible for a variety of infections in the human body. \u00a0MRSA has been called a \u2018superbug’ because it has\u00a0developed resistance to multiple antibiotics and can lead to infections that are difficult to treat. \u00a0 \u00a0Because seniors are more susceptible to these infections, here are three facts<\/strong><\/em> every senior should know about MRSA.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fact #1 MRSA Can Cause a Variety of Infections<\/b><\/h2>\n

For seniors who undergo a stay at a hospital or other healthcare facility, hospital-acquired MRSA infections are a feared complication. \u00a0These infections include pneumonia, bloodstream infections, or infections of a surgical site. \u00a0A hospital-acquired MRSA infection will extend the length of your hospital stay, and in severe cases, may even lead to death.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fact #2 Hospital MRSA Infection Rates Can Be Viewed Online<\/b><\/h2>\n

Did you know that you can compare local hospitals on the basis of hospital acquired infections including MRSA? \u00a0The Medicare.gov <\/span>Hospital Compare<\/span><\/i> tool is very useful, and may influence which hospital you choose for an elective surgery or hospital admission. \u00a0This resource can be accessed at <\/span>https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/hospitalcompare\/search.html<\/span><\/a> Type in your zip code, select the hospitals to compare, then select the \u2018Complications\u2019 tab to view the Healthcare Associated Infections data for your local hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fact #3 MRSA Infections Can Be Prevented<\/b><\/h2>\n

MRSA is usually transmitted by skin-to-skin contact and by the hands of healthcare providers. \u00a0As such, proper hand-washing and use of sanitizer gel is the backbone of MRSA prevention. \u00a0For patients who have a documented MRSA infection, gloves and a gown should be worn by all persons entering the room to provide health care. \u00a0As a patient, if your nurse or physician is not using gloves and you did not witness them washing their hands, it is reasonable to ask them to use sanitizing gel or a pair of gloves while in the room.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, visit our resource page\u00a0on MRSA Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention<\/a>. If you would like to find out how our caregivers can help prevent MRSA by providing linen sanitation, guidance with hygiene and other services, contact a location<\/a> near you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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