A multimodal infection control concept in a burn intensive care unit - lessons learnt from a meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus outbreak

A comprehensive concept is required to control the spread of all multidrug-resistant micro-organisms including MRSA on a burn unit. Where patients colonized or infected with MRSA appear to be the main reservoir, transfer of these patients to other units, or temporary closure of the unit, accompanied by intensive cleaning are very effective measures to stop transmission events.