Are nursing homes less likely to admit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriers?

Am J Infect Control. 2014 Jan;42(1):63-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2013.07.015.

Abstract

We surveyed administrators at 13 nursing homes in Orange County, CA, on their likelihood to admit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriers and assessed applicant characteristics associated with rejection. In multivariate models, denial of admission was associated with MRSA carriage (odds ratio, 2.7; P = .02) and receiving lower ratings for overall suitability for admission (odds ratio, 5.9; P < .001). Larger studies are needed to determine whether decolonization may remove barriers to accessing postdischarge care for MRSA carriers.

Keywords: Hospital discharge; Long-term care; MRSA; Postdischarge care.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • California
  • Carrier State / diagnosis*
  • Carrier State / microbiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nursing Homes*
  • Patient Admission / statistics & numerical data*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology