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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Study Results

The MRSA Prevalence Study was published in the December 2007 issue of the American Journal of Infection Control. To view an abstract of the article, click here.  You will have to log in on our site if you are not already logged in and then you will be forwarded to the AJIC page.  The article is the first one in the main section.

The incidence of Methicillin-associated staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections continues to create a significant challenge for healthcare facilities worldwide.  According to the CDC, MRSA now accounts for greater than 50% of hospital-acquired Staphylococcus aureus infections.  Similar increases in VRE have been reported as well.

In an effort to create a nationwide commitment to the elimination of MRSA transmission, APIC has launched and continues to build a comprehensive program to aid its members in overcoming barriers to the elimination of this deadly organism. 

By clicking on the folowing links, you will be provided with additional information related to APIC's comprehensive MRSA Prevalence study and its initial release in June, 2007.

Pace of Progress Poll

The MRSA Pace of Progress Poll was conducted from April 25 - May 15, 2008 to determine if news about the growing problem of MRSA has led to additional interventions. Click below to learn more.

For the media:

To schedule an interview, click here.