For a patient with MRSA, what do you wear into their room?

[Ted D]

How much PPE is required?

[BacktotheBeach, ADN, BSN, RN]

I think MRSA is contact precautions-- gloves and gown.

[Ted D]

I think MRSA is contact precautions-- gloves and gown.

Nothing over the face?

[kayern]

Gloves and gowns

[BacktotheBeach, ADN, BSN, RN]

No, you wouldn't wear face protection with contact precautions. Unless you think something will be splashing, then goggles and mask, that's standard.

[roser13, ASN, RN]

You should really check your facility's MRSA policy. That should dictate what you must wear. That could be considered a minimum but you can always choose to wear more protection.

Some facilities advocate all-out PPE for any MRSA potential. Others have step programs that differentiate between different levels of infection/potential for transmission.

[Nursetastic]

If it is in the sputum I gown, glove and mask with eye shield. I'm not taking any chances.

[KSU-SN]

my facility does not isolate for MRSA

[SonorityGenius]

my facility does not isolate for MRSA

WHAT?!

[smartin13]

We don't isolate for MRSA either

[WSU_Ally_RN, BSN, RN]

We don't either...

[BeentheredonethatRN]

Whatever they want me to wear to keep the peace. MRSA is everywhere.