Multi-Drug Resistant Series Of 9 Newsletters

Caring for the patient with a drug resistant organism. What do you need to know?

This newsletter series provides the reader with information related to resistant Acinetobacter baumanni, Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs), MRSA both community associated and healthcare associated, Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase (KPC), Vancomycin Intermediate/Glycopeptide Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA/GISA), Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA), Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and Clostridium difficile. Review the history of each organism and what precautions are needed to protect staff, visitors and other patients.