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Join this webinar to explore the critical intersection of laboratory diagnostics and antimicrobial stewardship in MRSA surveillance within healthcare settings. Examine how molecular screening methods are transforming infection prevention strategies, from pre-surgical protocols to comprehensive inpatient screening programs. Analyze current epidemiological trends of MRSA in the U.S. healthcare system and understand the burden of healthcare-associated infections, while learning how active surveillance and contact precautions serve as essential prevention tools. Compare molecular versus culture-based methodologies for MRSA/MSSA screening and discover their direct impact on reducing surgical site infections and optimizing antimicrobial use. Evaluate various inpatient screening strategies, including the debate between targeted and universal decolonization approaches, and assess their effects on workflow efficiency, resistance patterns, and antibiotic consumption. Gain practical insights from Dr. James Snyder as he presents real-world implementation examples from healthcare institutions, demonstrating measurable clinical outcomes including reductions in surgical site infections and vancomycin usage. Learn to identify actionable approaches for MRSA surveillance and testing implementation that connect laboratory capabilities with frontline stewardship efforts to enhance patient safety and optimize resource utilization in your healthcare facility.
