A resolution designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".

Summary

Designates March 2008 as MRSA Awareness Month. Recognizes: (1) the need to apply what is already known about reducing the transmission of infections in hospitals, effectively using diagnostics, and ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics to meet patient and public health needs; (2) the need to pursue operational research to find the best ways of preventing hospital- and community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and developing new antibiotics for improving care for MRSA patients; and (3) the importance of raising awareness of MRSA and methods of preventing MRSA infections. Expresses support for the work of advocates, healthcare practitioners, and science-based experts in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals and their families affected by community and healthcare associated infections.

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Timeline

1. 14 February 2008

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1072)

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2. 14 February 2008

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1072-1073)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 February 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] · D · Cosponsor
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