The John Hopkins Hospital Standard Teaching Plan

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Patient Learning Objectives Content  Methodology Modifications/ Comments Objective met (date/ initials) 1. Define MRSA and related terms. 1. Definitions of: Antibiotic Resistance Staphylococcus Aureus Infection Colonization (Refer to handout)   E H     2. Identify risk factors for getting MRSA. 2. Risk factors for getting MRSA. (Refer to handout) E H     3. Identify method by which MRSA is spread. 3. Method of spread for MRSA. (Refer to handout) E H     4. Describe methods to prevent spread of MRSA. 4. Procedure for prevention of spread of MRSA infection: In hospital At home In doctor's office/clinic (Refer to handout) E H     5. Identify resources to contact for questions, concerns, problems. 5. Resources: Doctor, Nurse, Infection Control Department, web site. (Refer to handout) D H     References/Resources JHH Epidemiology and Infection Control Department, x5-8384 Originating Department: JHH Epidemiology and Infection Control Department Methodology Key Initials Signature Initials Signature E=Explanation D=Discussion D/R=Demonstration/Return Demonstration H=Handout V=Videos                                                                 JHH15-23001(11/97)(23-45) Copyright 1997 The John Hopkins Hospital Revised May, 2001