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Molter, G., Seifert, H., Mandraka, F., Kasper, G., Weidmann, B., Hornei, B., Oehler, M., Schwimmbeck, P., Kroeschel, P., Higgins, P. G. and Reuter, S. (2016). Outbreak of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in the intensive care unit: a multi-level strategic management approach. J. Hosp. Infect., 92 (2). S. 194 - 199. LONDON: W B SAUNDERS CO LTD. ISSN 1532-2939

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Abstract

An outbreak of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAb) occurred in an interdisciplinary intensive care unit, affecting 10 patients. Within hours of recognition of the spread of CRAb an intervention team was instituted for collection of available data, decision-making, communication and monitoring of all interventions performed, including cohorting, temporary stop of admissions, staff education, and enforcement of infection control measures. An area was defined for cohortation of patients colonized with CRAb, with a separate nursing team and a second set of mobile equipment. New transmissions were no longer observed after only four days into the institution of enhanced infection control measures. (C) 2015 The Healthcare Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Molter, G. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Seifert, H. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Mandraka, F. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Kasper, G. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Weidmann, B. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Hornei, B. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Oehler, M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Schwimmbeck, P. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Kroeschel, P. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Higgins, P. G. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Reuter, S. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-286468
DOI:	10.1016/j.jhin.2015.11.007
Journal or Publication Title:	J. Hosp. Infect.
Volume:	92
Number:	2
Page Range:	S. 194 - 199
Date:	2016
Publisher:	W B SAUNDERS CO LTD
Place of Publication:	LONDON
ISSN:	1532-2939
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language INFECTION; SPREAD Multiple languages Public, Environmental & Occupational Health; Infectious Diseases Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/28646