VISA / VRSA: Vancomycin-Intermediate/Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Prevention and Control of VISA / VRSA
The following are key prevention and control resources for infection prevention and control of VISA/VRSA.
Prevention and Control Resources
- Investigation and Control of VISA/VRSA. A guide for health departments and infection control personnel. Updated: Sept. 2006 PDF (204KB/16 pages)
Guidelines
- Management of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Healthcare Settings, 2006
PDF 235KB / 73 pages - Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings
2002
Guideline, Fact sheet and special materials to promote Hand Hygiene in healthcare facilities - Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals 1996
Date last modified: November 14, 2006
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