Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus: Implications for the Radiology Department

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to discuss some of the implications of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) for the radiology department. CONCLUSION. MRSA is an infectious organism that has been increasing in prevalence and has presented a challenge to hospitals worldwide due to its drug resistance and propensity to cause serious infections. The radiology department is a site of high patient traffic and regularly encounters MRSA-positive patients. Guidelines for implementation of MRSA infection control practices are available and should be adapted to the radiology department. A summary of recommendations for MRSA infection control in the radiology department is provided.