Analysis of work related factors, management and nursing procedures by impartial audits performed by specialized infection control nurses (audit form: S1 File).

<p>Analysis of work related factors, management and nursing procedures by impartial audits performed by specialized infection control nurses (audit form: <a href="http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0157981#pone.0157981.s001" target="_blank">S1 File</a>).</p

Microbiological investigation of MRSA isolates, 01/2012–02/2014 (PVL = Panton-Valentine Leukocidin, spa = <i>S</i>. <i>aureus</i> protein A, PFGE = pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, n.a. = not applicable, R = resistant, C = susceptible, NT = non-typable, hyper = hyperproduction).

<p>Microbiological investigation of MRSA isolates, 01/2012–02/2014 (PVL = Panton-Valentine Leukocidin, spa = <i>S</i>. <i>aureus</i> protein A, PFGE = pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, n.a. = not applicable, R = resistant, C = susceptible, NT = non-typable, hyper = hyperproduction).</p

Investigation of work-related and psychological factors by nurse interviews (questionnaire: S2 File).

<p>Investigation of work-related and psychological factors by nurse interviews (questionnaire: <a href="http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0157981#pone.0157981.s002" target="_blank">S2 File</a>).</p

Importance of Multifaceted Approaches in Infection Control: A Practical Experience from an Outbreak Investigation - Fig 1

<p>Epidemiological curve (a) and hospitalisation history (b) of MRSA positive patients in the affected department, 2012–2014. Place of hospitalisation is indicated: green = ICU; blue = SW; beige = other department.</p