In the indicated foreword letter of Janice Stevens (2008), she announced the target of the Department of Health to halve the number of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteraemia by this year. As an infection control nurse, this monograph will discuss about MRSA which requires a stringent study to mitigate and control such perpetrated example of a Healthcare Acquired Infections (HCAI) in cognizant with the implemented Health Act 2006 of the National Health Service (NHS) and in relation to the underlying theories and practices in explaining the policy and how will this affects the MRSA issue-area with the help of digesting NHS geopolitics.
Three Sections of the essay:
Epidemiological issue of interest contextualized with past, current and future saliency: Understanding the dynamics of MRSA, its nature to diagnostic treatment and preventions (First Section)
The NHS politics on The Health Act 2006: Outlining the preordained principles and conceptualizations of the embedded varied theories (Second Section)
Evaluating the politics in NHS performances consonance with the Health Act 2006 through the mitigational strategies of MRSA mentioned in the first section: Noting probable recommendations on NHS based on theoretical approaches determined in the second section? (Third Section)
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Epidemiological issue of interest contextualized with past, current and future saliency: Understanding the dynamics of MRSA, its nature to diagnostic treatment and preventions (First Section)
- MRSA: A Public Health Challenge (Second Section)
- The Politics of MRSA: The Role of the Health Act 2006 (Third Section)
- Recommended Practices for MRSA Control: A Comprehensive Approach (Fourth Section)
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This monograph examines the dynamics, magnitude, and scope of MRSA healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) within the context of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. It investigates the impact of the Health Act 2006 on MRSA control efforts, analyzing the relevant policies and practices in light of underlying theories. The monograph also discusses the development and implementation of recommended practices for MRSA control, drawing on a variety of research and clinical perspectives.
- The epidemiology of MRSA, including its prevalence, transmission, and impact on patient health.
- The role of the Health Act 2006 in shaping the NHS response to MRSA.
- The effectiveness of various interventions and strategies for controlling MRSA spread.
- The importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in combating MRSA.
- The evolving nature of MRSA and the need for ongoing research and innovation.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The first chapter introduces the historical context of MRSA, its emergence as a significant health concern, and its unique characteristics that make it challenging to treat. This chapter explores the various ways in which MRSA spreads and the specific populations that are most vulnerable to infection.
- The second chapter delves into the complex political landscape surrounding MRSA, analyzing the impact of the Health Act 2006 on the NHS's approach to infection control. It examines the policy frameworks, funding allocations, and regulatory measures that have been implemented in response to the growing threat of MRSA.
- The third chapter explores the wide range of recommended practices for MRSA control, encompassing administrative, educational, antimicrobial, surveillance, and environmental measures. It presents evidence-based strategies for preventing MRSA transmission and managing infected individuals, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and a comprehensive approach.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
MRSA, healthcare-associated infection (HCAI), National Health Service (NHS), Health Act 2006, infection control, epidemiology, surveillance, interventions, decolonization, antimicrobial resistance, public health, policy, practice, multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Quote paper
- Nassef Adiong (Author), 2008, The Dynamics, Magnitude and Scope of MRSA Health Care Associated Infection Concomitant with the Politics in the NHS on the Health Act 2006, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/160433
