Help Patients Limit the Spread of MRSA in their Home

August 2016

More attention will be paid to limiting the spread of methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) infections in patients' HOMES.

We know that MRSA spreads easily between people in close contact such as in healthcare settings, gyms, schools, and other facilities.

MRSA contamination in homes can also lead to new or recurrent infections. Teach patients how to prevent spreading MRSA at home.

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Table of Contents

Vaccines Do Not Use the Intranasal Flu Vaccine This Year
Diabetes Consider Cardiovascular Benefits When Choosing Metformin Add-ons
Diabetes Monitor Kidney Function in Patients Starting an SGLT2 Inhibitor
Naloxone Help Clear Up Misconceptions about Naloxone
Gastroenterology Recommend Antacids WithOUT Aspirin for Patients at Risk for GI Bleeding
Migraine Use Another Form of Sumatriptan for Zecuity Patients
Parkinson's Disease Consider New Nuplazid for Some Patients With Parkinson's Psychosis
Enteral Tubes Start with Tap Water to Unclog Feeding Tubes
MRSA Help Patients Limit the Spread of MRSA in their Home
Opioids Consider Probuphine for Stable Patients on Low Dose Buprenorphine
Women's Health Be Familiar With Alternatives to Lyrica in Pregnant Women