Management of MRSA-infected
or -colonized patients
Patients should be managed in accordance with
the type of facility in which they receive care, the
resources available, and the level of risk that is
posed to them and to others. Patients (and the
facilities that may house them) classified as being
at high risk of contracting MRSA or for whom the
consequence of infection may have a high impact
will require a rigorous approach to screening,
placement and treatment. Patients identified
with MRSA infection or colonization should be
informed of their condition, and local arrangements
should be made to ensure ease of identification
if re-admission to the facility occurs
(Category 1b).