The War On Multi Resistant Organisms: How to Win the Battle

The War On Multi Resistant Organisms: How to Win the Battle

This lecture provides information about ‘militant’ micro-organisms. Definitions of useful terms and a review of infection control protocols are provided. It discusses the impact that multi resistant organisms have upon health and the health care system. How multi resistant staphylococcus aureus and other multi resistant organisms develop is described. Strategies for medical/surgical nurses to apply in order to reduce and prevent further development of militant micro-organisms and reduce clinical risk are provided. This is an informative lecture.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• ‘Militant’ micro-organisms
• Multi resistant organisms & the health care system
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Strategies for nurses to reduce militant micro-organisms
• Reducing clinical risk: hand hygene

Sue Flockhart is the manager of infection control services for Ballarat Health Service. Sue has extensive clinical experience within the area of infection control. She also has substantial teaching experience in various aspects of infection control. Sue Flockhart is a knowledgeable and highly evaluated speaker.

Speaker name: Sue Flockhart
Recorded: 12 & 13 April 2010
Listening time: 35 Mins
Conference: Modern Medical & Surgical Nursing
Session in Conference: The war on multi resistant organisms
State: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Professional Reviews:

Very informative I enjoyed all the updates & reinforcing of hand washing !!