Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in a County Correctional Center: A Quality Improvement Project

Lisa A. Mullen; Catherine O'Keefe

doi:10.1177/1078345815599790

Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in a County Correctional Center: A Quality Improvement Project

Lisa A. Mullen, Catherine O'Keefe

College of Nursing

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The number of antibiotic-resistant infections continues to increase. In 2005, there were nearly 11,406 deaths from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in the United States. Since 1980, the United States has seen a 300% increase in the rate of incarceration. This is noteworthy because individuals who enter correctional facilities have an increased risk for MRSA skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) and the risk of colonization proportional to the length of stay. Correctional institutions have a vested interest in improving the screening and treatment of MRSA SSTIs, as it is a costly and potentially preventable problem. This article describes the process of implementing an MRSA screening and treatment policy in a county correctional center.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	355-364
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Correctional Health Care
Volume	21
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1078345815599790
State	Published - Oct 22 2015

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Community and Home Care
Medicine(all)

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