Infection Control: Drug Resistant Superbugs in Long Term Care

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Learning Objectives
Describe the factors that lead to infections in long term care facilities.
Define and discuss the term Multidrug Resistant Organisms or MDRO.
Identify some common MDROs in the long term care setting and how they are transmitted.
State at least four signs and symptoms of MDRO infections with long term care residents.
Discuss the consequences of MDROs for patients, healthcare workers, and the general population.
Provide resources and tools to assist in preventing the spread of MDROs in long term care facilities.