Heterogeneity in preoperative Staphylococcus aureus screening and decolonization strategies among healthcare institutions

Sarah L. Bennis; Shalini Kulasingam; Patricia Ferrieri; Susan E. Kline

doi:10.1017/ice.2024.231

Heterogeneity in preoperative Staphylococcus aureus screening and decolonization strategies among healthcare institutions

Sarah L. Bennis, Shalini Kulasingam, Patricia Ferrieri, Susan E. Kline

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We surveyed 111 institutions' practices for screening and decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus 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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	319-322
Number of pages	4
Journal	Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Volume	46
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2024.231
State	Published - Mar 1 2025

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