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Conceding that there is too much debate and controversy about the practice, the Joint Commission has dropped a proposed requirement in its 2009 patient safety goals to conduct active surveillance cultures (ASC) for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

The Joint Commission Update for Infection Control: The Joint Commission drops MRSA active surveillance in 2009 patient safety goals