Heterogeneity in preoperative <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> screening and decolonization strategies among healthcare institutions
We surveyed 111 institutions' practices for screening and decolonization of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in presurgical patients. Institutions commonly utilize universal, targeted, or no decolonization strategies. Frequently reported products were nasal mupirocin, chlorhexidine gluconate bathing, and nasal povidone-iodine. Practice variability indicates opportunities to define optimal strategies.
Authors
- Patricia Ferrieri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8498-8153)
- Sarah L. Bennis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1465-4454)
- Shalini Kulasingam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0932-9166)
- Susan E Kline (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8720-8688)
Institutions
- University of Minnesota (US)
- University of Minnesota Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
- Published
- 2025-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2024.231
- Primary Topic
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Minnesota
- National Cancer Institute
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities