Interview with Sue Barnes, RN, CIC, FAPICToday we are discussing Mitigating the risk of Staphylococcus aureus healthcare associated infections. Patients with Staphylococcus aureus nasal colonization - both sensitive and resistant strains (MSSA) and (MRSA) - are at dramatically higher risk of peripheral and central line bloodstream infections along with Surgical site infections. This is especially true in high-risk populations such as ICU patients.  Sue talks strategies. Join Us!Podcasts Referenced:Interview with Sue Barnes Spotlighting: IP's Role in Antibiotic StewardshipDr. Susan Huang & The Research Behind Decolonization to Reduce Post-Discharge Infection Rates Among MRSA CarriersListen to all Infection Prevention Spotlight Podcasts!