MRSA Standard Teaching Plan

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







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