Control of endemic extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii with a cohorting policy and cleaning procedures based on the 1 room, 1 wipe approach

The prompt identification and isolation of patients and adequate environmental cleaning are effective measures for reducing XDR A baumannii in ICUs. The 1 wipe, 1 room approach should be considered a standard measure for cleaning hospital facilities to avoid cross-transmission as a result of reusable cleaning wipes.