Comparison of Standard Isolation With Targeted Isolation for Preventing Nosocomial Transmission of MRSA and VRE

With regards to MRSA and VRE, the wearing of gowns and gloves will be required for all staff entering a patient room if the patent has an infection or colonization with MRSA or VRE or a recent history (within 90 days) of either

"With regards to MRSA and VRE, the wearing of gowns and gloves will be required for all staff entering a patient room if the patient has an active, highly-transmissible infection with MRSA and/or VRE.~A highly-transmissible infection is defined as one with uncontained secretions or excretions (diarrhea, vomiting, or open draining wounds) or pneumonia."