MRSA decolonisation (HP056)
MRSA decolonisation (HP056)
Overview/Purpose
This protocol will help to streamline the prescribing of decolonisation therapy for patients who have a positive MRSA result
What does it do?
When a positive MRSA result is recorded the protocol will offer to prescribe decolonisation therapy for the patient. The user is also offered a link to provide the patient with an information leaflet guiding them through the decolonisation process.
Why is it important?
Prescribing MRSA decolonisation therapy is complex and usually requires the user to look up the regime for the patient and then manually prescribe each drug, taking considerable time. This protocol streamlines and standardises that process to save time and ensure accurate prescribing.
What does it look like?
When triggered the following option is shown to the user (as long as they have not already prescribed eradication therapy on the same day:
The user is offered a link to open a patient information leaflet:
How to get it
This protocol is one of our optional tools, if you would like it activated in your system please submit a ticket to request this.
System Triggers
System trigger: add a code
Run mode: Always run
Add codes: 266096002, 993071000000107, 282028001
Change management considerations
Your team need to be aware that this protocol will offer prescribing of decolonisation therapy when a positive MRSA result is recorded.
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