Staff nurses and infection prevention personnel were assigned goals and monthly education sessions focused on reducing MRSA.
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During the intervention period, the rate of MRSA infections fell 28 percent, from 0.92 cases per 1,000 patient days to 0.67 cases per 1,000 patient days. Additionally, the rates of MRSA bacteria present in the blood fell 41 percent, from 0.18 cases per 1,000 patient days to 0.10 cases per 1,000 patient days.
Researchers suggest a program linking nurses and infection prevention personnel can help reduce the rates and presence of MRSA.
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