Staphylococcus aureus and Mitigating Exposure Risks in Occupational, Healthcare and Community Settings
The infection control and indoor environmental quality professionals at Clark Seif Clark provide consulting services, training, and air, surface and water testing to identify microbial pathogens to help prevent infections in high-risk environments.
The risk of developing an infection increases with vulnerable populations that are subject to crowding, frequent skin-to-skin contact, compromised skin, contact with contaminated items and surfaces, and a general lack of cleanliness.
Frequently referred to as staph, Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria that is commonly found on the skin and hair, as well as in the nose and throat of people and animals. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 30% of people carry Staphylococcus aureus in their nose.
While most of the time staph does not cause harm to healthy individuals, it has long been recognized as a cause of infections for at risk individuals. These range from minor skin infections to serious infections that can be fatal in some circumstances. This is especially true in healthcare environments where patients may have a weakened immune system or have undergone medical procedures that make them more susceptible to infections.
Staph infections can be caused by different types of the bacteria, including some that are resistant to certain antibiotics. The various types include:
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
- Vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA)
- Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA)
“Bacteremia or sepsis, pneumonia, endocarditis and osteomyelitis are some of the conditions that can be caused by Staphylococcus aureus,” said Franco Seif, President of Clark Seif Clark (CSC). “The risk of developing an infection increases with vulnerable populations that are subject to crowding, frequent skin-to-skin contact, compromised skin, contact with contaminated items and surfaces, and a general lack of cleanliness. Outbreaks have occurred in hospitals, athletic facilities, schools and daycare centers, military barracks, correctional facilities, and businesses and institutions.”
Dedicated to helping prevent the spread of pathogens in the built environment are the infection control and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) professionals at CSC. Their experts provide clients with building science, infection control and personal protective equipment educational resources. CSC offers consulting services, training and environmental testing to confirm cleaning and disinfection protocols are effective. They even sponsored an educational video about Staphylococcus aureus exposure risks recently that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/-3esH6Ws44c
To learn more about this or other microbial, infection control, industrial hygiene, building science, health and safety services, please visit www.csceng.com, email csc@csceng.com or call (800) 807-1118.
About Clark Seif Clark
CSC was established in 1989 to help clients in both public and private sectors address indoor air quality, occupational, environmental, and health and safety (EH&S) issues. CSC is a leading provider of these services with multiple offices along the western seaboard and southwest. The company believes in science-based protocols and has a strong background in engineering, making them the preferred environmental consultants to industrial clients, healthcare facilities, architects, schools, builders, contractors, developers and real estate professionals.
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