New guidelines have recently been introduced by the
Government to tackle the problem of MRSA. Health authorities
and NHS staff are being asked to pay particular attention to
good hand hygiene. This includes regular hand washing, use
of disposable gloves when changing dressings and/or use of
alcohol gel hand-rubs, such as the one available from Smith &
Nephew. Health authorities have also been directed to keep
hospitals as clean as possible. Both of these measures will
help to reduce cross infection.

MRSA may develop in open wounds and is easily spread
from one wound to another. The use of silver barrier dressings
on wounds can also help to control MRSA and prevent cross
infection. One type of silver dressing, called Acticoat*, can
destroy MRSA and other bacteria in as little as 30 minutes.
For further information about silver barrier dressings,
click here.

What can I do to reduce the risk of acquiring MRSA?

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