Welcome to the web page for the MRSA Screening Programme.
Programme Vision
The vision of the programme is to make changes to hospital meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) screening practices to enable the control and management of MRSA in the hospital sector to minimise or prevent healthcare associated MRSA infections. This will reduce the negative impact on patients and additional burden on healthcare resources.
HPS have published a suite of reports which contain the results of several studies into MRSA screening within NHSScotland.
Based on the findings of these reports the Scottish Government have announced new minimum standards for MRSA screening within Scottish hospitals. Details of this announcement can be found at:
This revised MRSA screening practice is being implemented throughout NHS Boards in Scotland during 2011/2012, with delivery due to be completed by end March 2012.
Further information broken down by target audience is a follows:
- For the Public
This page includes:
- an overview of the MRSA programme,
- patient information materials (leaflets, poster and film).
- For Health Professionals
This page includes:
- further information for the health professional,
- an implementation protocol,
- details of the revised policy.
Pathfinder Implementation Study
The full suite of MRSA Screening Pathfinder Programme Reports can be viewed below:
Results
Research studies on MRSA in hospitals
Information gathered since the completion of the Pathfinder Implementation Study
Recommendation from the Programme Board for future policy
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