QAPI 103 - Decolonization of Intensive Care Patients with Alcohol-based Nasal Antiseptic to Reduce Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the elements of a universal ICU decolonization program
• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe how universal ICU decolonization using alcohol-based nasal antiseptic may reduce patient harms such as hospital-onset MRSA bacteremia and CLABSI.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to make a more informed decision when choosing between alcohol-based nasal antiseptic or antibiotic ointment if considering implementing universal ICU decolonization.