Preventing surgical site infections in patients colonized with Staphylococcus Aureus

Purpose:
Aide in identifying patients colonized with staphylococcus aureus(both MRSA and MSSA). The intent is to eradicate the colonization of MRSA/MSSA prior to surgery to prevent nosocomial infections in our surgical patints.

Significance:
Prevent surgical site infections.

Strategy and Implementation:
Education: Nurses, PCP's, Surgeons, Anesthesiologist, Patients and there families. Obtain culture If negative no tx. If positive decolonize treatment to start. Follow up on reported surgical site infections.

Evaluation:
Evaluate number of surgical site infections.

Implications for Practice:
Surgical site infections accounts for 40% of hospital-acuired infections. Decolonization of patients who are colonized with Staph Aureus can decrease the risk.