Can Your Own Germs Make You Sick? Yes They Can!

Interview with Sue Barnes, RN, CIC, FAPICToday we are discussing Mitigating the risk of Staphylococcus aureus healthcare associated infections. Patients with Staphylococcus aureus nasal colonization - both sensitive and resistant strains (MSSA) and (MRSA) - are at dramatically higher risk of peripheral and central line bloodstream infections along with Surgical site infections. This is especially true in high-risk populations such as ICU patients.  Sue talks strategies. Join Us!Podcasts Referenced:Interview with Sue Barnes Spotlighting: IP's Role in Antibiotic StewardshipDr. Susan Huang & The Research Behind Decolonization to Reduce Post-Discharge Infection Rates Among MRSA CarriersListen to all Infection Prevention Spotlight Podcasts!