Protect employees from MRSA.

The article offers tips for the protection of employees from Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Topics discussed include the transmission of MRSA through direct skin contact or shared items or surfaces, the statement of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) regarding the factors that contribute to the transmission of MRSA, and the steps recommended by the NIOSH for the prevention of the spread of MRSA.