Research from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Yields New Data on Scabies (Efficacy of Empiric Contact Precautions for Patients from High Risk Facilities).

A study conducted by researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) found that patients admitted from high-risk facilities (HRFs) were responsible for the majority of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) and scabies cases at their institution. To address this, the researchers implemented an admission screening process to identify patients from HRFs and place them in contact precautions upon admission. The study found that this approach facilitated earlier isolation by a median of 9 days, suggesting that it should be considered in acute care hospitals with a high proportion of admissions from HRFs. The research was published in Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology. [Extracted from the article]