Current infection control practices for multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO): a survey of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) research network and affiliated US-based hospitals

The study found substantial variation in MDRO surveillance, contact precaution (CP), and clearance practices across healthcare facilities, with differences based on organism, infection versus colonization status, and criteria for discontinuing precautions. Key barriers included frontline staff training and adherence, limited availability of private rooms, and persistent environmental reservoirs, highlighting the need for evidence-based guidance on MDRO prioritization and CP duration and discontinuation.

Coffey, K. C., Grossman, T., Banach, D. B., Harris, A. D., Hooper, D. C., Huang, S. S., & Shenoy, E. S. (2026). Current infection control practices for multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO): a survey of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) research network and affiliated US-based hospitals. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 1–8. doi:10.1017/ice.2025.10394