Automating surveillance for healthcare-associated infections: Rationale and current realities (Part I/III)

Automating surveillance for healthcare-associated infections: Rationale and current realities (Part I/III)

Blog Article

Infection surveillance is one of the cornerstones of infection prevention and control.Measurement of process metrics and clinical outcomes, such as Bib detection of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), can be used to support continuous quality improvement.HAI metrics are reported as part of the CMS Hospital-Acquired Conditions Program, HERBATINT 7C and they influence facility reputation and financial outcomes.