Session: MRSA - A Note of Caution for Plastic Surgeons

Tuesday, November 4, 2008: 11:15 AM-11:45 AM

McCormick Place West

Lecture: MRSA - A Note of Caution for Plastic Surgeons

Objective(s): Discuss the epidemiology of MRSA and risk factors for community and hospital-acquired strains, identify specific evidence-based, as well as controversial, actions to prevent the spread of MRSA in the hospital and community, and understand the unique risk factors and infection prevention needs of patients undergoing clean surgical procedures.

Presenter: Denise Murphy, RN, MPH, CIC

Sponsor: Lectures

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008: 11:15 AM-11:45 AM
McCormick Place West
Lecture: MRSA - A Note of Caution for Plastic Surgeons
Objective(s): Discuss the epidemiology of MRSA and risk factors for community and hospital-acquired strains, identify specific evidence-based, as well as controversial, actions to prevent the spread of MRSA in the hospital and community, and understand the unique risk factors and infection prevention needs of patients undergoing clean surgical procedures.
Presenter:	Denise Murphy, RN, MPH, CIC
Sponsor:	Lectures