Amanda Zapka, SN
Amanda Zapka, SN is a frequent contributor to RN Journal with 1 articles published to date.
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To Gown or Not to Gown? For MRSA Prevention, That Is the Question.
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that standard precautions should be used for all patients and should be enough to prevent the spread of most MRSA cases. However, in acute-care settings the CDC recommends additional contact precautions be implemented when there are ongoing MRSA transmissions, current infections, previous colonization, and in other special circumstances.
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