contact precautions such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)‚ vancomycin resistant enterococci(VRE)‚ extended-spectrum beta-lactamses(ESBL)‚ Acinetobacter baumannii‚ Clostridium difficile (C-diff)‚ carbapenemase-producing enterobacteriaceae (CRE)‚ and multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDR). We will focus on commonly found organisms such as MRSA and C-Diff. One of the commonly seen bacteria in critical care units is MRSA‚ which is a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics
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Case study 1 Case study-outbreak of MRSA in a neonatal hospital unit 4P: explain possible priorities and responses when dealing with two particular incidents or emergencies in a health and social care setting. 3M: explain why it is important to maintain respect and dignity when responding to incidents and emergencies. 2D: Justify the need to review policies and procedures following critical incidents. Neonatal: Neonatal means new-born it’s a specialised unit for premature babies who
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“bacteria naturally develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs.” (Clemmitt‚ 2007) One example of a “super bug” is the ever so popularly known- MRSA. MRSA stands for methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus. (cdc.gov‚ 2007 as cited by Clemmitt‚ 2007) MRSA has two different kinds- CA-MRSA is community acquired MRSA and HA-MRSA which is hospital acquired MRSA. (Clemmitt‚ 2007) To reduce the risk of creating “super bugs” the doctors urge patients to take all of the prescribed medicine because the
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Spontaneous mutation in the bacterium’s DNA and Transfer of antibiotic-resistant genes. Why should doctors not give antibiotics for illnesses that are probably caused by viruses? The MRSA story How did MRSA develop? MRSA is a superbug that originated in hospitals. Give an example of how MRSA often spreads? MRSA spreads from person to person usually by direct skin-to-skin contact. What steps can we take to reduce the spread of microorganisms? Washing your hands regularly. Mutation and pandemics
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Writing Styles In Health And Social Care There are three different styles of writing in health and social care; journalistic‚ Scientific and reflective. Each is different in terms of style‚ presentation‚ format‚ language and structure. Journalistic writing is in the style of formal writing and is descriptive as it is describing what has happened so the audience can understand fully. It is often in the format of paragraphs of the relevant sections and includes headlines and subheadings which could
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Precautions are implemented within health care settings. MRSA (Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) is one example of the staphylococcus family common bacteria (BBC Health–MRSA). There are many strains of MRSA and many people carry it in their throat‚ nose and skin folds. MRSA is an infectious agent and can live on the body for example in eczema‚ varicose and decubitus ulcers‚ this acts like a reservoir providing ideal conditions for the MRSA to lie in skin folds and in wounds. For the bacteria
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proven through embryos‚ fossils‚ anti-biotic resistant bacteria and much more. Darwin’s theory also applies to St. Aureus as an overuse of antibiotics accelerated the evolution leading to the development of MRSA. MRSA is a type of bacteria resistant to antibiotics containing penicillin. MRSA is also known to be a super bug where it thrives in
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Claims of negligence have surged since the Landmark Ryan Case in Ireland. Relatives of Valentine Ryan were more interested in setting a precedent than being awarded damages. Ryan was the first person to have MRSA attributed as causing his death. In November 2006 Myra Cullinane‚ a Cork coroner‚ ruled that his death was due to hospital-acquired infection. His family initially began a High Court case‚ but then opted to sue the health minister‚ the HSE and the
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to examine is poor hygiene and failure to follow infection control practices‚ contributing to the spread of nosocomial infections especially those caused by antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a clinical setting. The said topic was chosen because it has been observed during my clinical experience‚ that most of the time doctors‚ nurses‚ and other health professionals does not adhere to the implementation of existing guidelines pertinent
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In this assignment I am going to assess different methods that can be used to promote and protect individuals within the public. I will also evaluate the effectiveness of methods that are used for promotion and help protect others from getting both MRSA and various types of cancer. M3- Within the methods I have mentioned about Cancer‚ I would suggest that individuals prioritise them. If they do this it will help protect them and maybe even save their life. Cancer In my opinion I suggest
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