Exploring the evidence for screening staff for MRSA
Perry, C.
Nursing Times 104(36): 34-36
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 18822546 Document Number: 619968
Christine Perry reviews the current evidence for screening staff for MRSA and the issues to be considered when screening identifies positive members of staff.
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