Adherence to infection control guidelines in surgery on MRSA positive patients : A cost analysis

作者：Saegeman Veroniek^*; Schuermans Annette

来源：Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 2016, 82(3): 663-667.

• MRSA
• nosocomial infections
• cost analysis
• surgical guidelines

In surgical units, similar to other healthcare departments, guidelines are used to curb transmission of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The aim of this study was to calculate the extra costs for material and extra working hours for compliance to MRSA infection control guidelines in the operating rooms of a University Hospital.
The study was based on observations of surgeries on MRSA positive patients. The average cost per surgery was calculated utilizing local information on unit costs. Robustness of the calculations was evaluated with a sensitivity analysis.
The total extra costs of adherence to MRSA infection control guidelines averaged 340.46 per surgical procedure (range 207.76- 473.15). A sensitivity analysis based on a standardized operating room hourly rate reached a cost of 366.22.
The extra costs of adherence to infection control guidelines are considerable. To reduce costs, the logistical planning of surgeries could be improved by for instance a dedicated room.

• 出版日期2016
• 单位KU Leuven