Client Risk Assessment – Management of MRSA
Date		
Name of Person Completing Form		

Clients Name		
Date of Birth		
	
	Yes	No	Comments	
Has the client had an MRSA Infection or been colonised with MRSA previously?			If yes state where on the body	
Is the client currently MRSA positive?			State where on the body
	
Has the client been a hospital inpatient within the last 2 months?				
Does the client have any pressure sores/wounds?				
Does the client have any invasive devises such as catheters/peg feeding tubes etc?				
Is the client having suppression treatment for MRSA or have they had any in the last 3 months?			Nose cream     YES/NO
If yes what

Body Wash      YES/NO
If yes what
	
Is the client currently on any antibiotics, or have they had any in the last 2 months?			If yes state what antibiotics 	
Is there a specific care plan for MRSA in place in the client’s notes?				
Identify the potential risks to staff and other clients
Cross Infection

	
Identify what actions need to be taken to minimise the risk identified
Hand hygiene
Use of PPE (Gloves and Aprons)
Increase environmental cleaning
Clean patient equipment
Provide leaflets
Observe for the signs and symptoms of infection e.g. increased temperature, heart rate and confusion.
Hospital/other healthcare facility if to be admitted or transferred

	

Identify others that need to be informed
District Nurses
GP
Podiatrist
Family Members

	
What are the benefits from identifying the risks
Minimise the risks of cross contamination

	
What specific care does the client require? And what action needs to be taken
E.g. application of suppression treatment, dressing changes etc, wearing of PPE, Hand Hygiene etc

	

Ensure that a specific care plan is in place for the ongoing management of MRSA