There has been an increase in nosocomial methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among patients in the clinic's ambulatory surgery center. The nursing leadership wants to collect data before beginning an EBQI project to address this issue. What would be the first step to take?
a) Start collecting new data on MRSA.
b) Conduct a literature review related to MRSA infection and colonization.
c) Examine existing facility data for MRSA rates.
d) Observe the infection-control practices of care providers.