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Cumberlands Guidelines for Controlling MRSA

(As of 7/28/17)


EDUCATION
  • Hygiene practices to include showers after each practice with antibacterial soap in dispensers placed in showers and at sinks.
  • Proper laundering of all practice gear i.e., undergarment and outer wear.
  • Avoid sharing towels on sidelines, mat side or courtside.
  • Avoid whirlpools or common tubs with any wounds, scrapes or abrasions without seeking advice form an athletic trainer.
  • Avoid sharing razors disposal or otherwise and athletic gear i.e., t-shirts/shorts and gear/equipment.
PRIORITY
  • Athletes must report all abrasions (turf, grass, mat or court), cuts, skin lesions to athletic trainers for proper cleansing, treatment and wound dressing.
  • Athletic trainers should refer any suspicious skin lesion to team physician to seek a bacterial culture to establish a diagnosis.
  • All wounds must be treated and covered by an athletic trainer previous to participation.
  • Facilities must be cleaned daily with a hospital grade broad spectrum disinfectant used on all surfaces including locker rooms, showers and weight room.
  • All health care personnel must keep hands clean by washing thoroughly with an antibacterial soap routinely.
RECOMMENDATIONS
  • Provide skin exams when necessary for team members previous to practice.
  • Provide spray bottle of disinfectant to wipe down weight equipment after each use by athlete.
  • Athletic trainers should disinfect bandage scissors routinely after wound management for skin lesion.