Transcript CA-MRSA Community Acquired Methicillin Resistant
Working in a CMS? Know the Facts About Community Associated MRSA (CA-MRSA)
Facts, not Fiction
Correct information is essential because knowledge eliminates speculation.
CA-MRSA – What Is It?
Community Associated- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria is caused by Staph
Staph bacteria are commonly found in the nose and on the skin
Staph is normally harmless but can cause infections on the skin and in other parts of body
CA-MRSA is a type of S taph infection that is resistant to some antibiotics like Penicillin
How Do You Get CA-MRSA?
Sometimes when bacteria enters the skin through a cut or scrape Sometimes by close skin to skin contact with an infected person’s wound Sometimes by sharing sports equipment or personal items such as towels or razors By not cleaning a cut or scrape properly Overuse of antibiotics or not finishing prescribed antibiotics
What Does CA-MRSA Look Like?
Usually a skin infection that looks like pustules or boils. Can also look like a pimple or “spider bite.” Usually red, painful, and swollen and sometime contains pus.
Usually occurs at the site of a cut, scrape or “break in the skin”.
CA-MRSA Skin Infection
How Is It Treated?
Healthcare providers :
Culture to find out if it is CA-MRSA Drain and clean the infection and/or Give antibiotics (in certain cases antibiotics may not be used) Cover the wound with a secure bandage on all four sides if it is draining
Proper Wound Care If you have an infection you should:
CLEAN the wound daily with soap and water COVER with a dry, secure bandage after cleaning FINISH all prescribed antibiotics AVOID sharing personal items at school or at home
Exclude from School or Sports?
Unless directed by a physician, students and staff with CA-MRSA should not be excluded from attending school or work.
It is not required, but is our practice, to inform the school community about confirmed CA-MRSA. If an athlete has an infection with drainage they should be excluded from participation until the wound is dry with no further drainage.
Community Acquired Staphylococcus Methycillin Aureas (CA Response Protocol MRSA)
Department Supervisor
Coordinates Building Response Ensures confidentiality
Contact Facilities Call Center (ext. 7062, 7063, 6852)
Sends appropriate personnel to assist with disinfection of area
Contact CMS School Health Pre-K-12 Support Svcs.
(ext. 5986 or 6269)
Provides information, guidance Resources staff, parents, students, Interfaces with MCHD
Contact Communications (ext. 6243)
Provides letters, connect ed messages Completes board report; if needed Coordinates media requests
Community Acquired Staphylococcus Methycillin Aureas (CA Response Protocol MRSA)
Principal Athletic Director
Notifies Principal, Director of Athletics After school hours/weekend, notify call center Coordinates School Response; Completes incident report; Ensures confidentiality
Consults with School Nurse
Advises principal Monitors, manages cases; Provides Staff Education
Contact Facilities Call Center (ext. 7062, 7063, 6852)
Sends appropriate personnel to assist with disinfection of area
Contact Area Superintendent
Disseminates key information to appropriate Central Office staff
Contact CMS School Health (ext. 5986 or 6269)
Provides information, guidance Resources staff, parents, students, Interfaces with MCHD
Contact Communications (ext. 6243)
Provides letters, connect ed messages Completes board report; if needed Coordinates media requests
Prevention
Wash hands often with warm soap and water
Clean all cuts and scrapes well with soap and water
Cover wounds with dry bandage until healed
Report suspicious skin sores to a parent, school nurse and/or doctor
Do not share personal items such as towels, clothing, or razors
Shower after physical activity
Wash athletic clothing after use
Clean and disinfect shared athletic equipment after use
Athletes must securely cover with a bandage any skin lesion before potential physical contact
Athletic and Physical education departments show CA-MRSA video to ALL ATHLETES
Practical Advice for Teachers/Athletic Staff
Refer any student with a pustular skin rash or any open draining wounds to the school nurse.
Enforce good hand washing with soap and water. This is the single best measure to help prevent the spread of any communicable disease.
Coaches should ensure athletes wash their hands, cover any wounds, and not share any personal items and towels.
Guidelines
Maintain confidentiality
health issues of students or staff with other students or staff by not discussing No form of quarantine is necessary Routine but thorough environmental cleaning is sufficient in most cases. (CMS uses EPA registered products). Weight rooms and equipment should be cleaned more frequently.
More Information
Your School Nurse Mecklenburg County Health Department web site www.meckhealth.org
CMS website www.cms.k12.nc.us
CDC website www.cdc.gov
This presentation is a collaborative effort between the Mecklenburg County Health Department and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools