MRSA - In the Hospital
People with weakened immune systems living in hospital or healthcare settings are the most commonly affected by MRSA. For that reason, it is important as both a patient and a family member to know what you can do to prevent the spread of MRSA.
The CDC has put together a tip sheet for surgery patients worried about infection control:
The following tips can help visitors prevent the spread of infection:
The number and rate of infections that occurred during calendar year 2005 are reported for each of Pennsylvania’s 168 general acute care hospitals in the following report: