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Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol

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HHS Non-systematic Review

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Last Reviewed: September 2013

Workgroups: Healthcare-Associated Infections Workgroup

This resource provides instructions for implementing universal decolonization in adult intensive care units. The protocol is based on materials used in the Randomized Evaluation of Decolonization vs. Universal Clearance to Eliminate Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus trial.

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Objectives related to this resource (1)

Reduce MRSA bloodstream infections that people get in the hospital — HAI‑02
Improving

Suggested Citation

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The REDUCE MRSA Trial Working Group. (2013). Universal ICU decolonization: An enhanced protocol. (Publication 13-0052-EF). Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/hai/universal-icu-decolonization/index.html