Long-term impact of contact precautions cessation for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Conclusions: Discontinuing CP did not negatively impact endemic MRSA HAI rates between pre-postdiscontinuation periods and saved costs for isolation materials. Keywords: Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections; Contact precautions; Healthcare associated infections; MRSA bacteremia LabID events; Personal protective equipment.
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