Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: Resources

Below are a wide range of resources, including fact sheets, posters, and press information, that will help you to learn more about the transmission, prevention, and control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).They are organized into categories (note: some material may have broader interest, and have been provided in more than one category for ease of access):

-       General Public

-       Childcare

-       Schools/Parents

-       Higher Education (colleges, universities)

-       Athletic Teams

-       Adult Care

-       Corrections Facilities (prisons, jails)

-       Healthcare Facilities

-       Healthcare Professionals

-       Laboratories

-       Other Resources

Note that some resources originate from sites other than the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).In some cases, the information provided may differ slightly from that provided by VDH.This may arise as new information emerges or materials are revised, as well as other factors, such as local differences in resources.VDH cannot guarantee the accuracy or reliability of these resources, but provides them for consideration.

Resources will continue to be added to this site or revised, as necessary.

General Public

• Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Fact Sheet - VDH, November 2007
• Questions and Answers about MRSA - Massachusetts Dept. of Health
• "Questions and Answers about MRSA" (English)
• "Questions and Answers about MRSA" (Chinese)
• "Questions and Answers about MRSA" (French)
• "Questions and Answers about MRSA" (Portuguese)
  "Perguntas e Respostas sobre o Staphylococcus aureus resistente à meticilina"
• "Questions and Answers about MRSA" (Spanish)
  "Preguntas y Respuestas sobre Staphylococcus aureus resistente a la meticilina"
• "Questions and Answers about MRSA" (Vietnamese)
• MRSA and Staph  What does it look like? - Texas Dept. of Health   WARNING: GRAPHIC MATERIAL
• This is MRSA - Los Angeles Dept. of Health WARNING: GRAPHIC MATERIAL
• CA-MRSA Information for the Public - CDC, 2005
• What You Can Do To Protect Yourself And Your Family (podcast) - CDC
• Overview of Community-Associated MRSA (presentation) - CDC
• Overview of Healthcare-Associated MRSA (HA-MRSA) - CDC
• Data & Statistics for MRSA - CDC
• CDC estimates 94,000 invasive drug-resistant staph infections occurred in the U.S. in 2005 - CDC, October 16, 2007
• Staphylococcus aureus Disinfection
• Products Registered for MRSA - EPA, January 2006
• Hospital Disinfectants for General Surfaces - New York State Dept. of Health

Note: Staphylococcus aureus is a "Gram +" organism

• Products Registered for MRSA - Sorted Alphabetically by Product - New York State Dept. of Health
• Products Registered for MRSA - Sorted by EPA Registration Number - New York State Dept. of Health
• Living with MRSA (English) - Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department
• Living with MRSA booklet format (English)
• Living with MRSA (Spanish)
• Living with MRSA booklet format (Spanish)
• Community Containment Strategies - Texas Dept. of Health, October 2007
• Laundry Handling (poster) - Texas Dept. of Health
• MRSA Prevention in Non-Healthcare Settings - Los Angeles Dept. of Health
• Take Control - Prevent MRSA (poster) - VDH, October 2007
• Wound Care (poster) - Texas Dept. of Health
• Changing Bandages (poster) - Minnesota Dept. of Health
• Hand Hygiene
• Germbuster Handwashing Poster - VDH
• Hand Hygiene Materials - Minnesota Dept of Health
• Suds Up and Away Handwashing Poster
• Hand Hygiene Antiseptic Agents - New York State Dept. of Health

Note: Staphylococcus aureus is a "Gram +" organism

• Hygiene of the Skin - Emerging Infectious Diseases, Mar-Apr 2001
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Get Smart - CDC
• Get Smart Virginia - VDH
• Healthcare vs. Home Setting Precautions - Texas Dept. of Health

Childcare

• Child Care and MRSA Infections - VDH
• Information For Day Care Administrators and Care Givers - Texas Dept. of Health
• Instructions for Parents - Texas Dept. of Health
• MRSA Guide for Parents - Los Angeles Dept. of Health
• Hand Hygiene
• Hand Hygiene Materials - Minnesota Dept of Health

Schools/Parents

• Illness (Kindergarten Lesson Plan) - Texas Dept. of Health
• Germs (4^th Grade Teaching Resource) - Texas Dept. of Health
• Guidance to Schools on MRSA - Virginia Dept. of Education, October 2007
• MRSA Educational Materials - CDC
• Questions and Answers about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Schools - CDC
• Additional Answers about MRSA in Schools - VDH, November 2007
• MRSA Brochure for Parents - James Wood High School, October 2007
• School Guidelines for MRSA - New Jersey Dept. of Health, October 2005
• Keep Our School Healthy (poster) - New York State Dept. of Health
• Hand Hygiene
• Hand Hygiene Materials - Minnesota Dept of Health
• MRSA Guide for Parents - Los Angeles Dept. of Health

Higher Education

In Progress

Athletic Teams

• Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections Among Competitive Sports Participants - MMWR, August 2003
• MRSA and Athletes - Virginia High School League
• CA-MRSA Infections Guide - California Dept. of Health and Human Services
• A Guide for Coaches: Preventing the Spread of Bacteria Among Your Athletes - New York State Dept. of Health
• Skin Examination for Athletes - Minnesota Dept of Health
• Prevention for Athletes (poster) - Minnesota Dept of Health
• MRSA Guide for Parents - Los Angeles Dept. of Health
• Use Your Head (poster) - NCAA
• Good Offense Is Best Defense (poster) - Minnesota Dept of Health
• Athletic Educational Posters - CDC
• CA-MRSA in Athletic Settings (video clip)

Adult Care

• Hand Hygiene
• Hand Hygiene Materials - Minnesota Dept. of Health

Corrections Facilities

• Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections in Correctional Facilities - MMWR, August 2003
• MRSA Containment in Jails - Texas Dept. of Health
• Management of MRSA - Bureau of Prisons, August 2005
• MRSA Presentation for Employees - Texas Dept. of Health
• Video on MRSA Awareness - Bureau of Prisons,

Healthcare Facilities

• Management of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Healthcare Settings - CDC, 2006
• MRSA in Healthcare Settings - CDC
• Guidance for the Reduction of MRSA - IHI, December 2006
• Guidelines for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Setting - CDC, October 2002
• Fact Sheet on Hand Hygiene - CDC
• Isolation Precaution in Hospitals - CDC, 2007
• Guidelines for Infection Control in Health Care Personnel - CDC, 1998
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Healthcare Settings - CDC
• Hospital Disinfectants for General Surfaces - New York State Dept. of Health

Note: Staphylococcus aureus is a "Gram +" organism

• Products Registered for MRSA - Sorted Alphabetically by Product - New York State Dept. of Health
• Products Registered for MRSA - Sorted by EPA Registration Number - New York State Dept. of Health
• Guidance to ICPs on MRSA Reporting in VA - VDH, October 2007
• Antimicrobial Resistance in Long-Term Care Facilities - SHEA, 1996
• Long-Term Care Facility Guidelines - Minnesota Dept. of Health
• Long-Term Care Facility Guidelines - Massachusetts Dept. of Health
• Long-Term Care Resident Protection (poster) -  Minnesota Antibiotic Resistance Collaborative
• Campaign to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance - CDC

Healthcare Professionals

• CA-MRSA Information for Clinicians - CDC
• Update on MRSA (presentation) - VDH, October 2007
• Evidence-based Approach to Abscess Management - Canadian Family Physician, October 2007
• Guidelines for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections - Georgia Dept. of Health, October 2006
• Wound Culture Protocol - Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department
• Strategies for Clinical Management of MRSA in the Community - CDC, March 2006
• Outpatient Management of CA-MRSA Skin and Soft Tissues Infections (poster and flyer) - CDC, October 2007
• MRSA Laboratory Testing (presentation) - DHHS, 2003
• Epidemiology and Management of MRSA in the Community - CDC Presentation, October 26, 2007
• Break the Chain of Infection (poster) - Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department
• Hand Hygiene
• Hand Hygiene Materials - Minnesota Dept. of Health
• MRSA Information Sheet for Patients - CDC
• Learning About MRSA (English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong) - Minnesota Dept. of Health
• MRSA Information for Patients - Massachusetts Dept. of Health
• "Helpful Reminders About MRSA Infection" (English)
• "Helpful Reminders About MRSA Infection" (Chinese)
• "Helpful Reminders About MRSA Infection" (French)
• "Helpful Reminders About MRSA Infection" (Portuguese)
  "Lembretes ùteis sobre infecções pelo MRSA"
• "Helpful Reminders About MRSA Infection" (Spanish)
  "Información útil sobre la infección por MRSA"
• "Helpful Reminders About MRSA Infection" (Vietnamese)
• Staphylococcus aureus 'Prescription' for Patients - Minnesota Antibiotic Resistance Collaborative
• MRSA Guide for Parents - Los Angeles Dept. of Health
• Campaign to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance - CDC

Laboratories

• MRSA Reporting: Letter to Virginia Laboratories - VDH, October 2007
• Laboratory Detection of MRSA - CDC, October 2007

Other Resources

• Guidelines for the Management of Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) Infections in the US Navy and Marine Corps - May, 2005
• CDC Podcast on MRSA for State Legislatures - NCSL

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