I had the great pleasure and honor to debate Dr. Daniel Morgan (University of Maryland) today at ID Week 2016 on the pro/con of contact precautions for controlling endemic pathogens. Dr. Morgan was masterful.I argued the 'con' perspective, specifically for not isolating patients with MRSA or VRE infection/colonization. This is what we practice at VCU Health. The VCU experience is summarized here and here. A collaborative perspective on the topic is summarized here.
The winner of today's debate? You will have to ask the members of the audience.
I enjoyed it thoroughly.