Routine screening and hydrogen peroxide vapour decontamination eliminates transmission of MRSA
Background
Westmead Hospital, Sydney, were concerned about the outbreak of MRSA on their NICU ward and environmental contamination.
Method
Routine screening of mothers and babies was introduced alongside the use of Inivos hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) disinfection robot.
Result
Use of Inivos’ HPV technology effectively eliminated transmission of the virulent MRSA outbreak strain.
