MRSA

Due to the nature of college settings, it is not uncommon for schools to face an occurrence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). In order to keep our students as safe and healthy as possible, Greenville College is taking a proactive approach to reducing the threat of MRSA on our campus.

The following are steps the college is taking to reduce this threat:

• Paper towels and spray anti-microbial are at all weight lifting stations.
• Staff (wearing gloves) will spray and wipe down equipment every hour.
• Hand sanitizers are available in all high traffic areas, and more are continually being added.
• Towels and laundry left unattended in the Fitness Center for extended periods of time will be thrown away.
• Residence Life Staff will have informal inspections during evening rounds and all towels/laundry left unattended for extended periods of time will be thrown away.
• All athletes will be encouraged to have all wounds, scrapes and cuts inspected by a trainer.
• Trainers will hold education workshops on this topic.
• All athletes will be encouraged to shower before entering the Dining Commons.
• Posters outlining CDC recommendations will be hung in locker rooms and residence hall bathrooms.
• All jerseys and athletic equipment will be sprayed with anti-microbial spray that lasts for 60 washes.
• Circulation fans and new washing machines were added at the Fitness Center.
• Improved communication and reporting processes developed between athletic trainer and student development.