Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa)

01. Reporting Requirements. Each case or suspected case of invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), defined as MRSA isolated from a normally sterile site, must be reported to the Department or Health District within three (3) working days of identification by the laboratory director. (3-17-22) 02. Restrictions - Daycare Facility. A person who is diagnosed with MRSA infection must not work in an occupation providing personal care to children, or attend a daycare facility, if the infection manifests as a lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining; and (3-17-22) a. The lesion is on the hands, wrists, or exposed portions of the arms, and is not protected by an impermeable cover; or (3-17-22) b. The lesion is on another part of the body, and is not covered by a dry, durable, tight-fitting bandage. (3-17-22) 03. Restrictions - Health Care Facility. A person who is diagnosed with MRSA infection must not provide personal care to persons in a health care facility if the infection manifests as a lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining; and (3-17-22) a. The lesion is on the hands, wrists, or exposed portions of the arms, and is not protected by an impermeable cover; or (3-17-22) b. The lesion is on another part of the body, and is not covered by a dry, durable, tight-fitting bandage. (3-17-22) 04. Restrictions - School. A person who is diagnosed with MRSA infection must not work in an occupation where there is direct contact with students or attend a private, parochial, charter, or public school, if the infection manifests as a lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining; and(3-17-22) a. The lesion is on the hands, wrists, or exposed portions of the arms, and is not protected by an impermeable cover; or (3-17-22) b. The lesion is on another part of the body, and is not covered by a dry, durable, tight-fitting bandage. (3-17-22) 476. – 549. (RESERVED)