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We had an in-service at our facility today about MRSA / VRE as it is on the rise in our community, especially in the outpatient world. The biggest take-away for me was, the facility wants us to use the alcohol hand gel for cleaning in between handwashing.
I have read here on LactNet and in other places (sorry, can't recall any references...) that the rise of MRSA and yeast may be attributable to the increased use of these hand gels and antibacterial soaps, etc. I myself have avoided such products, and have counseled moms I work with to avoid them as well, particularly when I get a mom with persistent yeast who has been using an antibacterial soap.
Of note, we have had two patients in the last 18 months who called with c/o mastitis who went on to have MRSA infections which required hospitalization.
So my question to the list is what are people doing in your facilities/communities in regards to working with moms/babies, keeping yourselves well-protected at work, and how do you advise the moms you work with? I see how this might de-escalate to become non-breastfeeding related, so just info specifically about using antibacterial soaps and gels for hands and breasts is what I'm after.
Anne Duret, RN
Maternity Care Coordinator
PHMG-OB Area F
687-6251
Fax 687-6089
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