Per WV OEPS & CDC: Specific MDRO: Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) ​ Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) VRSA/VISA​ Recommendations for Patients and caregivers Wash their hands often with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Remind people (including healthcare staff) to clean their hands before touching the patient or handling medical devices. What you can do to be a safe patient‎ 1. Tell yo

Per CDC Overview Vancomycin-intermediate and vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VISA/VRSA) are specific types of antimicrobial-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus ) bacteria. Resistance to vancomycin in S. aureus is exceptionally rare. Signs and symptoms VISA/VRSA infections can look like pimples, boils or other skin conditions. VRSA can cause wound infections. Who is at risk People with underlying health conditions (e.g., diabetes and kidney disease). Peop

Board of Health Meeting Agenda  Location: Berkeley County Health Department & Online Via Zoom January 26, 2026, at 4:00pm    Call to Order/Opening Comments -Teresa McCabe Approval of Agenda Review/Acceptance of Minutes:  November 2025 Departmental Reports: Epi Report – Robert Deener Nursing Report – Tanya Manley Environmental Report – Mickayla LaCour Threat Prep Report – Jennifer Schetrompf Administrator Report – Cara Harding Financial Report – Karen Young Health Officer Repo

Per CDC: Key points People and animals can get carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) infections. CRE infections can be prevented. Signs and symptoms Pneumonia Bloodstream infections Urinary tract infections Wound infections Meningitis Who is at risk Patients in healthcare settings are at most risk for CRE, especially those who: Require devices like ventilators (breathing machines), urinary (bladder) catheters, or intravenous (vein) catheters. Are taking long courses of

Per CDC: Key points C. diff is a germ that causes diarrhea and colitis (an inflammation of the colon) and can be life-threatening. C. diff can affect anyone. Most cases of C. diff infection occur when you've been taking antibiotics or not long after you've finished the antibiotic course. Talk with a healthcare professional about your risk for developing C. diff. Symptoms Diarrhea Fever Stomach tenderness or pain Loss of appetite Nausea Complications Common Dehydration Infl