1/20/2026 Public Health Education Topic: MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT ORGANISMS (MDROs)

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 your healthcare provider about any recent care.

2. Tell your healthcare provider if you think you have an infection or if your infection is getting worse.

3. Take antibiotics exactly as prescribed and tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects, such as diarrhea.

4. Remind staff and visitors to keep their hands clean.

5. Allow people to clean your room.

Infection Control Home Handout: home_ic_handout.pdf

To learn more visit: Tips for Being a Safe Patient | Patient Safety | CDC