For a patient with MRSA what do you wear into their room?

How much PPE is required?
I think MRSA is contact precautions-- gloves and gown.

Quote from superVI think MRSA is contact precautions-- gloves and gown.

Gloves and gowns

No, you wouldn't wear face protection with contact precautions. Unless you think something will be splashing, then goggles and mask, that's standard.

You should really check your facility's MRSA policy. That should dictate what you must wear. That could be considered a minimum but you can always choose to wear more protection.Some facilities advocate all-out PPE for any MRSA potential. Others have step programs that differentiate between different levels of infection/potential for transmission.

If it is in the sputum I gown, glove and mask with eye shield. I'm not taking any chances.

my facility does not isolate for MRSA

Quote from KSU-SNmy facility does not isolate for MRSA

We don't isolate for MRSA either

We don't either...

Whatever they want me to wear to keep the peace. MRSA is everywhere.

2) when transport is necessary, using appropriate barriers on the patient (e.g., mask, gown, wrapping in sheets or use of impervious dressings to cover the affected area(s) when infectious skin lesions or drainage are present, consistent with the route and risk of transmission;