About Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs)
Multi-drug resistant organisms, or MDROs, are a significant challenge to the healthcare industry. The prevention and control of MDROs is important to all infection control programs. All healthcare workers need to understand the importance of preventing MDROs and strategies to do so.
Multi-drug resistant organisms, or MDROs, are a significant challenge to the healthcare industry. The prevention and control of MDROs is important to all infection control programs. All healthcare workers need to understand the importance of preventing MDROs and strategies to do so.
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Discuss why multi-drug resistant organisms, or MDROs, are a concern for healthcare.
Identify at least two practices for preventing the transmission of multi-drug resistant organisms, or MDROs.
Outline:
Section 1: MDROs: Why You Should Be Concerned
What Are MDROs?
Why Should All Healthcare Staff Be Vigilant?
How Resistance Occurs
Patterns and Risks of Transmission
Locations of Concern
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: The Emerging Threat
CDC Threat Levels
Clostridioides Difficile
Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Strategies to Manage MDROs
Goals and Objectives
Your Role
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
The content for this course was created or revised by Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post-Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
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