In order to improve the prevention of infections due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (“MRSA”), the following MRSA prevention, control, and reporting activities are applicable to State residential facilities:
         (1) Guidelines. State residential facilities shall
    
develop and utilize policies and procedures for MRSA prevention, control, and reporting that are in compliance with federal guidelines and consistent with the operational needs of affected agencies.
        (2) Minimum standards. Procedural MRSA Prevention
    
and Control Guidelines shall include, but not be limited to, recommendations and requirements for screening and surveillance, education and training, hygiene, sanitation, and infection control.
        (3) Reporting. State residential facilities shall
    
comply with Department of Public Health rules and regulations for reporting of communicable diseases, including MRSA.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 410 ILCS 120/10

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
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