Director: Eli Perencevich, M.D., M.S.Principal Investigators:
About the CREATEHospital-associated infections (HAI) are a major threat to patient safety. The most significant cause of HAI is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which accounts for an estimated 94,000 invasive infections and 19,000 deaths annually in the US. In response to concerns about MRSA, VA has implemented a comprehensive MRSA prevention plan, but despite rigorous adherence, 13% of Veterans are still colonized with MRSA at the time of admission, which is twice the national average. This CREATE will examine a number of approaches to MRSA prevention and eradication within VA. |
Partner OfficesEach CREATE works closely with operational partners throughout the VA System. The partners associated with this CREATE include:
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