Antimicrobial resistant organisms in residential care facilities

The prevalence of antibiotic resistant organisms is increasing in both the general community and in healthcare facilities, including residential care facilities. The WA Department of Health has developed the following guidelines specifically for residential care facilities.

Guidelines

• Guidelines for the management of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in residential care facilities (external link)
• Guidelines for the management of residents with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) in residential care facilities (external link)

Also of relevance is the:

Position statement for the management of Clostridium difficile (external link) by the Australian Infection Control Association and Australian Society for Infectious Diseases.