. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2020 Oct 1.

Published in final edited form as: J Surg Res. 2019 May 6;242:70–77. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.04.040

Table 1:

MRSA Decolonization Protocol

Who should perform the MRSA Decolonization?

The patient

Every household member of the family

Primary caregivers of the patient who do not live in the household

Mupirocin nasal ointment

ALL family members including infants

Apply to anterior nares 2-3 times a day for 14 days

Clorox Bleach Baths

Any family member over the age of 1

1-3 years of age

¼ cup Clorox bleach in full tub of water

4 years and older

½ cup of Clorox bleach in a full tub of water

Soak in water for 10-15 minutes, neck to feet, then scalp

Avoid face; do not get in eyes, nose, or mouth

This should be done 2-3 times a week for 2 weeks

May substitute bleach baths with chlorhexidine solution or Hibiclens wipes