Control of MRSA in Nursing Homes: Decolonization vs Standard Precautions
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus focused on measuring Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Decolonisation, Nursing homes, Infection Control
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- all nursing homes of canton Vaud, Switzerland, that give the consent of participation
Exclusion Criteria:
- refusal to participate
Inclusion criteria for decolonisation in intervention nursing homes:
- all MRSA positive residents living in a Nursing Home included in the intervention group
Exclusion Criteria for decolonisation:
- residents that refuse to be screened or refused the decolonisation
- life expectancy shorter of 7 days
- known intolerance of disinfectant/ topical antibiotics used in the protocol
- active MRSA infection
- asymptomatic MRSA bacteriuria
- stage IV wound (according to National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel)
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
No Intervention
Other
Standard Precautions
Intervention
control arm, standards precautions for all residents living in the nursing home of control arm, including MRSA carriers
Intervention arm, standards precautions for all residents living in nursing homes of intervention arm, and topical decolonization for MRSA carriers, including environmental disinfection