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CE384
1.0 hr New 'Superbug' a Danger for Even the Young and Healthy

Connie C. Chettle, RN, MS, MPH, CIC, COHN-S

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Course Objectives: The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with up-to-date information on a virulent new strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) appearing in our communities. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
  • Identify three conditions associated with transmission of community-acquired MRSA.
  • Discuss three important differences between community-acquired MRSA and hospital-acquired MRSA.
  • Describe three important community-acquired MRSA prevention strategies.


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