Pennsylvania School District Involves Parents, Teachers in Fight Against MRSA
Posted on December 20, 2007
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When a school in Penns Valley Area School District was notified last week of a student with a methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection, District officials quickly mobilized to ensure the safety of all students and employees. A multi-pronged approach included communication with the Pennsylvania Department of Health office in Williamsport, parental notification, teacher education, and disinfection by custodial staff.
Although consultation with the Department of Health indicated that transmission among students was not likely, all parents of Centre Hall Elementary School students received a letter notifying them that a student had been diagnosed with MRSA. The notice from Assistant Superintendent Brian Griffith was designed to help parents spot potential cases of MRSA infections in their children, the Centre Daily Times reported.
In addition, District officials involved teachers in the detection of the potentially lethal superbug by making them aware of the telltale signs of MRSA. Increased disinfection measures were also implemented at the school.
Penns Valley Area School District parents responded positively to the efforts of school and district officials.
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