MRSA Program Office

The VHA MRSA Program Office is a field-based program of the VHA Office of Patient Care Services located in Pittsburgh, PA. The VHA MRSA Program Office provides coordination and oversight for the implementation and maintenance of the VHA MRSA Prevention Initiative. The VHA MRSA Program Office works in collaboration with VA Central Office,
the National MRSA Taskforce, and several external partners to ensure that the clinical, operational and programmatic aspects of the MRSA Prevention Initiative are consistent with infection control and prevention policies to enhance the safety and quality of life for veterans. VA staff seeking additional prevention and health promotion information and resources, should access the National MRSA Initiative intranet website

Rajiv Jain, MD, Chief of Staff
Director, National MRSA Initiative
412-688-6102
Rajiv.Jain@va.gov

Meredith Ambrose, MHA
MRSA Program Specialist
412-688-6326
Meredith.Ambrose2@va.gov

Jan Lindsay
MRSA Staff Assistant
412-688-6231
Jan.Lindsay@va.gov

Kathleen Risa, MSN, CRNP, CIC
MRSA Education Coordinator
412-688-6224
Kathleen.Risa@va.gov

Our Mailing Address:
VHA MRSA Program Office
University Drive MS 11-U
Pittsburgh PA 15240