Stripping Away the Germs: A guide to staying safe.

1. Stripping Away the Germs: A guide to staying safe. Milisa Brzuska, Master in Public Health Walden University PH 6165-1 Instructor: Rebecca Heick Winter, 2010

2. Exotic Dancers & Staphylococcus Aureus or MRSA infection • A lot of exotic dancers do not have medical insurance so they tend to seek treatment in the E.R. Over the years, the ER has seen an increase in the number of people with staphylococcus aureus infection coming in for treatment. • The staphylococcus aureus bacterium has become resistant to antibiotics thus proving to be difficult to treat. With proper disinfection and knowledge of how the bacterium is spread, this population will effectively reduce the incidence of the bacteria in their work environment.

3. Learning Objectives • At the conclusion of the training, participants will understand appropriate hand washing techniques according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • By the end of the slideshow participants will have a better understanding of how bacteria are spread through contact with everyday items. • Following the presentation, participants will posses the skills needed to effectively disinfect their work area against the bacteria • At the conclusion of the activity, participants will understand the importance of reducing the amount of bacteria they come in contact with through the use of simple disinfection.

4. CDC Podcast – Staphylococcus Aureus or MRSA infection • What is staphylococcus aureus or MRSA? • Podcast about staphylococcus aureus www.cdc.gov.

5. Distinctions between and incidence of healthcare-associated (HA) and community-associated (CA) MRSA infections, from CDC surveillance study¹

6. Primary Routes of Transmission • Found on skin and nasal surfaces of healthy people and animals • Spreads from person-to-person by direct skin-to-skin contact or by surface-to-skin contact. • Can also be spread by contact with the following surfaces: hands and skin, bar soap, towels, gym equipment, computer keyboards, lockers, door knobs and light switches.

7. Perceived Susceptibilityand Severity • One’s opinion of chances of getting MRSA in your work place as an exotic dancer. • One’s opinion of how serious the condition is.

8. Perceived Benefits and Barriers • One’s opinion of the efficacy of the advised action to reduce risk or seriousness of MRSA • How, where, when • One’s opinion of the tangible and psychological costs of a sanitary work place. • We need to Identify and reduce barriers • By reassurance, incentives and assistance

9. Examples of Proper Sanitizing Techniques • Proper Hand Washing Techniques • Disinfection Gloves and Hand Sanitizers

11. Key Learning Goals • Increase awareness about the spread of staphylococcus aureus bacteria among strip clubs • Decrease the spread of staphylococcus aureus bacteria among strip clubs

12. Resources • CDC (general): www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca_public.html • Fact sheet MRSA Information Sheet for Patients • CDC (MRSA in the workplace): www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/mrsa • Unsanitary and unsafe club conditions http://www.exoticdancerrights.com/unsafe-club.html

13. References Center for disease control and prevention. (2009). Healthcare-Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA). Retrieved January 19th, 2010, from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_MRSA.html Ecolab. (2010). MRSA - Staphylococcus aureus. Retrieved January 24,2010, from http://www.ecolab.com/PublicHealth/MRSA.asp Elston, D. (2006, June). MRSA: From the hospital to your office. Retrieved January 19th, 2010, from http://www.cortlandtforum.com/mrsa-from-the-hospital-to-your-office/article/114294/ Manning, A. (2007, January). Sex Spreads MRSAS infection. Retrieved January 19th, 2010, from USATODAY.com.http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007- 01-10-mrsa-usat_x.htm