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Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocl.

September 1, 2013

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a known threat to patient safety. This toolkit highlights actions supporting universal decolonization as an effective strategy for reducing MRSA infections. This enhanced protocol provides instructions for implementing universal decolonization in adult intensive care units.

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