A thorough review of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This inservice includes information on the two types of MRSA; how the bacteria is transferred; the symptoms, care, and treatment of MRSA; how to prevent its spread…and much, much more!

• List the two major types of MRSA and explain the difference between them.
• List the main signs and symptoms of MRSA.
• Describe the five major ways in which you can prevent MRSA from spreading in a healthcare setting.
• Describe the risk factors of both types of MRSA and the people they most affect.
• Describe the five measures that must be taken when caring for a client with MRSA.