Complexity Science Seminar Series - Abstracts
Title:
A Computer Simulation Model of the Spread of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Throughout a County
Presenter:
Dr. Bruce Y. Lee, University of Pittsburgh
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 3:30-4:30pm
Abstract:
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), an antibiotic-resistant bacteria that causes significant morbidity and mortality, is a growing and substantial public health problem. Health care facilities are an important source of MRSA transmission and spread. Many patients contract MRSA in a health care facility and may spread it to other facilities and locations. Health care administrators, public health officials, and policymakers have been trying to develop MRSA prevention and control measures. Computer simulation modeling can help better understand the spread of MRSA and the efficacy of potential control measures. This talk will describe development of a computer simulation model of patient movement and potential MRSA spread throughout an entire county.
Seminar Location: The seminars are held at:
Virginia Tech, Corporate Research Center
1880 Pratt Drive, Building XV
Seminar Room, First Floor
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