Author Interviews, Geriatrics, MRSA / 11.01.2014
MRSA and Nursing Home Admission Denials
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Courtney Reynolds, PhD
Medical Scientist Training Program
University of California Irvine, School of Medicine
MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings of the study?
Dr. Reynolds: Our survey of factors influencing admission to 13 nursing homes in Orange County, California showed that MRSA carriers are denied admission more often than non-carriers, even after accounting for other important factors such as insurance status, required level of care and previous experience at the facility. In 80% of cases where MRSA carriage was responsible for denial of admission, nursing home administrators cited a lack of available single or cohort (MRSA only) rooms to accommodate these potential residents.
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