Skip to main content

Home/ HSA MRSA (Hospital Acquired)/ Group items tagged gyms

Rss Feed Group items tagged

Filter: All | Bookmarks | Topics Simple Middle
amanda944

MRSA Infections: Prevent Transmission in Your Gym | Breaking Muscle - 0 views

breakingmuscle.com/...event-transmission-in-your-gym

infections transmission gym breaking muscle MRSAGoogleGroup diseases infection Challenge1 MRSA

shared by amanda944 on 08 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • An estimated 25% to 30% of the general population are colonized with staph, however less than 2% are colonized with the more dangerous MRSA.
  • MRSA and CRKP can be found in hospital settings, inpatient communities, athletic facilities, gyms, locker rooms,
  • due to the skin to skin contact.
  • ...3 more annotations...
  • This skin to skin contact can also occur in a weightlifting room on a barbell, pull up bar, or kettlebell.
  • Wipe down gym equipment before and after use
  • shower immediately after exercise or training and use your own toiletries and towels.
bwilliams181

MRSA - Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, San Francisco Department of Public ... - 0 views

www.sfcdcp.org/mrsa.html

EnglishII deflitch prevention infection MRSA

shared by bwilliams181 on 17 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • Staphylococcus aureus, otherwise known as "Staph.," is a very common type of bacteria (or germ).
  • Up to half of all people carry Staph on their skin and in other areas of the body.
  • But Staph sometimes does cause actual infections.
  • ...8 more annotations...
  • Some people with MRSA might think they have a "spider bite."
  • Signs of a skin infection include redness, warmth, swelling, and tenderness of the skin.
  • Recently there have been more MRSA infections outside of hospitals or other healthcare settings. The type of MRSA that causes those infections is called community-associated MRSA, or CA-MRSA. CA-MRSA usually causes minor skin infections but it can cause severe infections, even in healthy people. It also requires treatment with different antibiotics, but it is much easier to treat than HA MRSA.
  • Who is at risk of getting MRSA? Everyone is at risk of getting MRSA. In general, the factors that make people more susceptible to MRSA infections are the 5 "Cs":   Frequent skin-to-skin contact Compromised skin (i.e., cuts or abrasions) Contaminated items and surfaces Crowding Lack of cleanliness.
  • Can I get MRSA at the gym? While MRSA is primarily transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, there have been reported cases of transmission from environmental surfaces or equipment. To prevent this, wash hands before and after use, use a towel or clothing as a barrier between surfaces (such as exercise equipment or sauna benches) and bare skin, and keep wounds dry and covered.
  • Are HIV-infected people at greater risk of getting MRSA? There is some evidence that people with weakened immune systems, including those with HIV infection, might be at higher risk of getting MRSA. Plus, when people with weakened immune systems do get MRSA infections, the infections tend to be more serious. Click here for more information.
  • Is MRSA a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? Data do not exist to determine whether sex itself - anal, oral, or vaginal intercourse - spreads MRSA. But we do know that skin-to-skin contact, which occurs during sex, can spread MRSA.  Therefore, wearing a condom is unlikely to prevent infection.
  • How do I protect myself from getting and spreading MRSA? Practice good hygiene:   Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. If soap is not available, use hand sanitizer instead. Showering or washing after contact sports, gym use, or sex may reduce the risk of skin-to-skin transmission. Keep wounds covered with clean, dry bandages. Take antibiotics only as prescribed by a healthcare provider Do not share personal items such as used towels, clothes, razors, or anything that makes contact with skin. Clean and disinfect items that are shared before and after every use (athletic/workout equipment) with disinfectant or detergent. A list of products approved by the Environmental Protection Agency that are effective against MRSA is available here. These products should be used only as directed. Use lotion to keep skin moist; damaged skin can provide an opening for infection.
bwilliams181

HowStuffWorks "MRSA Prevention" - 1 views

health.howstuffworks.com/...mrsa3.htm

MRSA Challenge1 prevention EnglishII deflitch

shared by bwilliams181 on 17 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • All of the antibacterial soaps and lotions that were supposed to protect all of us from germs and bugs have actually helped MRSA become such powerful bacteria.
  • In the gym: Keeping those personal items that touch your skin all to yourself is a good place to start. Don't let other people borrow your razor, soap, or even towel. If you go to the gym, don't wear the same clothes twice without washing them (use bleach in the load). It also doesn't hurt to take a shower
  • Cuts and scrapes: You can also prevent MRSA infections by cleaning cuts and scrapes with alcohol and properly bandaging them. Be sure to ask your doctor what kind of ointment to use -- antibacterial ointments may only make the MRSA problem worse.
  • ...5 more annotations...
  • Clean hands: Simply washing your hands helps, too. Throughout the day we touch all manner of things other people have touched: ATMs, doorknobs, flush handles on toilets. It's a good idea to wash your hands as often as possible. The Mayo Clinic also recommends you sanitize your hands with a liquid or gel sanitizer that's at least 62 percent alcohol. This comes in handy whenever there's not a restroom nearby.
  • It's also important to have yourself screened if you think you may have a MRSA infection. Stopping the infection before it spreads too deeply greatly increases your chances of avoiding a life-threatening situation.
  • Your health-care worker: Hospitals house sick people, and health-care workers can easily spread MRSA through improper hand washing. Don't be afraid to ask your healthcare provider to wash his or her hands whenever she touches you. Be sure the workers use alcohol-based disinfectants and soap.
  • Treatment devices: You can also get a leg up on MRSA by making sure that any type of instrument the hospital uses for your treatment or care is sterile. When health-care workers use an instrument for an invasive procedure -- such as dialysis -- ask them to disinfect the area around the point of entry with alcohol.
  • A nice bath: If you're bedridden, you can request to be bathed with disposable cloths and disinfectant instead of reusable towels and soap and water.
Mikeria Busby

General Information | Community | MRSA | CDC - 0 views

www.cdc.gov/community

MRSA spread

shared by Mikeria Busby on 03 Sep 15 - No Cached
  • MRSA infection risk can be increased when a person is in certain activities or places that involve crowding, skin-to-skin contact, and shared equipment or supplies. This might include athletes, daycare and school students, military personnel in barracks, and people who recently received inpatient medical care.
  • Mikeria Busby on 03 Sep 15
     
    Gyms are common  in Clarksville in and out of school
amanda944

Staph and MRSA, in Gyms - 0 views

www.newgrip.com/germs_staph_MRSA.html

Challenge1 gyms MRSA HSA English MRSAGoogleGroup

shared by amanda944 on 08 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • Working out bare handed or using typical leather gloves, with exposed fingers, puts you in direct contact with sweat, germs, staph and MRSA left behind by others
  • he developed a septic (blood) infection with red streaks racing up his arm.
denaehooks391

Hospital-acquired MRSA infection rates falling: CDC | Reuters - 0 views

www.reuters.com/...tal-mrsa-idUSBRE98F0X920130916

MRSA diseases infection prevention Hospital patients rates falling

shared by denaehooks391 on 02 Sep 15 - No Cached
  • Tough-to-treat staph infections that patients can pick up while in the hospital fell by nearly 30 percent in the last decade,
  • MRSA infections are often picked up while patients are in the hospital being treated for something else,
  • MRSA infections can be picked up anywhere, such as gyms or team locker rooms.
  • ...4 more annotations...
  • he number of serious MRSA infections diagnosed while people were in the hospital fell by 54 percent between 2005 and 2011 - from about 9.7 infections per 100,000 people to about 4.5 per 100,000 people.
  • fter being in contact with a healthcare setting also decreased, by about 28 percent, during that time - from 21 infections per 100,000 people to about 15 infections per 100,000 people.
  • Pennsylvania residents who lived closest to farms using pig manure were at 38 percent increased risk of MRSA infections, compared to those who lived farthest away.
  • he encourages people who are in healthcare settings to watch their doctors and nurses wash their hands.
bgibson167

MRSA Information, MRSA Prevention, MRSA Symptoms | Outbreak Control - 0 views

www.outbreakcontrol.com/...mrsa-details

shared by bgibson167 on 10 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • How can I protect myself from community-associated MRSA infections? Good hygiene is your best protection against community-associated MRSA infections. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Shower after any athletic activities or workouts. Cover any open skin such as cuts or abrasions with a clean, dry bandage. Do not share personal items such as razors or towels. At the gym, wipe down any shared equipment before and after you use it. Place a barrier such as clothing or a clean towel between your skin and any shared equipment you use.   If you contract an infection of any kind, follow your health care provider instructions carefully to prevent the spread of your illness. Keep wounds covered with clean, dry bandages when they are pus-filled or draining. Discard used bandages and tape in a wastebasket, then wash your hands thoroughly. Follow your health care provider’s instructions on wound care. Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. Make sure your family and those in close contact with you also wash their hands frequently and thoroughly or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer frequently. Avoid sharing personal items such as towels, washcloths, razors or clothing that may have had contact with the infection site or the bandages. Wash your sheets, towels and any other fabrics with water and laundry detergent. Drying clothes in a hot dryer helps kills microorganisms in clothes. Air drying them does not (unless they are in direct sunlight). Tell any health care provider who treats you that you have or have had a staph or MRSA infection.
ccsizmadia306

MRSA infection Prevention - Diseases and Conditions - Mayo Clinic - 0 views

www.mayoclinic.org/...con-20024479

shared by ccsizmadia306 on 04 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • people who are infected or colonized with MRSA often are placed in isolation as a precaution to prevent the spread of MRSA.
  • Wash your hands.
  • Keep personal items personal.
  • ...16 more annotations...
  • Keep cuts and abrasions clean and covered with sterile, dry bandages until they heal.
  • Keep wounds covered.
  • The pus from infected sores may contain MRSA, and keeping wounds covered will help keep the bacteria from spreading.
  • Scrub hands briskly for at least 15 seconds, then dry them with a disposable towel and use another towel to turn off the faucet.
  • towels, sheets, razors, clothing and athletic equipment.
  • MRSA spreads on contaminated objects as well as through direct contact.
  • If you have a cut or sore, wash towels and bed linens in a washing machine set to the hottest water setting (with added bleach, if possible) and dry them in a hot dryer.
  • Shower immediately after each game or practice.
  • Sanitize linens.
  • Shower after athletic games or practices.
  • n the hospital, people who are infected or colonized with MRSA often are placed in isolation
  • isolation may be required to wear protective garments and must follow strict hand hygiene procedures. Contaminated surfaces and laundry items should be properly disinfected.
  • Scrub hands briskly for at least 15 seconds, then dry them with a disposable towel and use another towel to turn off the faucet.
    • ecampos693
      ecampos693 on 07 Sep 14
       
      Even though others used this article it is a very good article about preventing MRSA
  • Wash your hands
  • Sanitize linens.
  • Wash gym and athletic clothes after each wearing.
apettistate345

Understanding MRSA Prevention - 0 views

www.webmd.com/...understanding-mrsa-prevention

understanding prevention Challenge1 MRSA

shared by apettistate345 on 11 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • Here are some of the best ways to prevent MRSA:Wash your hands thoroughly. Use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Experts suggest that you wash your hands for as long as it takes you to recite the alphabet.Cover cuts and scrapes with a clean bandage. This will help the wound heal. It will also prevent you from spreading bacteria to other people.Do not touch other people's wounds or bandages.Do not share personal items like towels or razors. If you use shared gym equipment, wipe it down before and after you use it. Dry clothes, sheets, and towels in a dryer rather than letting them air dry.
1 - 9 of 9
Showing 20▼ items per page