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What is an MDRO??? Be sure and use infection control “best practices” to prevent the spread from patient to patient. • MDRO = Multi-drug resistant organism (bacteria that is resistant to more than one class of antibiotics) • Examples – MRSA, VRE, Extended beta lactamase producing organisms • Prevent the spread to other patients in the hospital. a. Use contact isolation (gowns and gloves before entering room, remove before leaving the room) b. Educate the patients and family members with hospital MDRO literature (kept on each unit) c. Hand washing before and after patient care d. Wipe down equipment shared between patients with hospital approved disinfectant.