The Toolkit for MRSA Prevention in ICU & Non-ICU Settings was originally designed as part of an AHRQ Safety Program to guide participating units and hospitals in comprehensive improvement efforts across a broad range of areas and matters related to MRSA Prevention.
This page offers tools and resources to assist facilities and units interested in broad implementation of the toolkit as a whole. These materials are designed to support a holistic approach.
Toolkit Implementation Guide
This guide is designed to assist sites in effectively utilize and integrate the resources provided in this toolkit. It is intended to assist you in developing your plan and put those plans into practice.
Tool: Unit-Level Gap Analysis for MRSA Prevention (PDF, 724 MB)
Tool: Hospital-Level Gap Analysis for MRSA Prevention (PDF, 905 KB)
An assessment of current practices relevant to MRSA Prevention in your unit and/or facility. Use this Gap Analysis to identify gaps and weaknesses in your current practices and guide your prioritization of concerns. Conducting additional Gap Analyses at regular intervals can help you to track your progress over time.
Tool: MRSA Prevention Monthly Team Checkup Tool (PDF, 472 KB)
A brief team assessment, intended to be conducted monthly. The Team Checkup Tool is a helpful way to gather feedback and track month-by-month progress.
