Menu
Latest available findings on quality of and access to health care
The implementation of contact precautions and other transmission-based precautions is a widely recommended practice to interrupt the transmission of MRSA. Proper implementation of such precautions is essential in preventing contamination and transmission to other hospitalized patients.
This section provides an overview of the evidence supporting contact precautions and outlines implementation strategies for patients known to be colonized or infected with MRSA.
After reviewing the content of this presentation, viewers will be able to:
Documents:
One Pager: Summary of Evidence for Contact Precautions One-Pager (DOCX, 360 KB)
Provides a concise summary of the rationale and the evidence regarding the use of Contact Precautions
Resource: Sample Isolation Policy (.docx)
This document offers an example of an isolation policy that includes contact precautions. Given the varying needs and capabilities of every institution, your goal should be to customize and standardize your policy across your organization.
Patient Resource: Contact Precautions Info Sheet for Patient & Family (DOCX, 454 KB)
This document is intended for distribution to patients and families to explains the purpose of contact precautions and emphasizes their importance for the patient’s safety and well-being.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Isolation Precautions Guideline
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on isolation precautions offer detailed guidance implementation of isolation precautions to minimize transmission of infectious agents in healthcare settings.
Internet Citation: Contact Precautions. Content last reviewed December 2024. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
https://www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/contact-precautions.html
