scholarly journals The accuracy and validity of a weekly point-prevalence survey for evaluating the trend of hospital-acquired infections in a university hospital in Turkey

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. e684-e687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cemal Ustun ◽  
Salih Hosoglu ◽  
Mehmet Faruk Geyik ◽  
Zafer Parlak ◽  
Celal Ayaz
Keyword(s):  
Point Prevalence ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Point Prevalence Survey ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Internal and External Validation of a Computer-Assisted Surveillance System for Hospital-Acquired Infections in a 754-Bed General Hospital in the Netherlands

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (11) ◽  
pp. 1355-1360 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Roel A. Streefkerk ◽  
Ivar O. Lede ◽  
John L. V. Eriksson ◽  
Marije G. Meijling ◽  
Conrad P. van der Hoeven ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
External Validation ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Internal Validation ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Point Prevalence Survey ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Hospital Acquired

OBJECTIVETo evaluate a computer-assisted point-prevalence survey (CAPPS) for hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).DESIGNValidation cohort.SETTINGA 754-bed teaching hospital in the Netherlands.METHODSFor the internal validation of a CAPPS for HAIs, 2,526 patients were included. All patient records were retrospectively reviewed in depth by 2 infection control practitioners (ICPs) to determine which patients had suffered an HAI. Preventie van Ziekenhuisinfecties door Surveillance (PREZIES) criteria were used. Following this internal validation, 13 consecutive CAPPS were performed in a prospective study from January to March 2013 to determine weekly, monthly, and quarterly HAI point prevalence. Finally, a CAPPS was externally validated by PREZIES (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu [RIVM], Bilthoven, Netherlands). In all evaluations, discrepancies were resolved by consensus.RESULTSIn our series of CAPPS, 83% of the patients were automatically excluded from detailed review by the ICP. The sensitivity of the method was 91%. The time spent per hospital-wide CAPPS was ~3 hours. External validation showed a negative predictive value of 99.1% for CAPPS.CONCLUSIONSCAPPS proved to be a sensitive, accurate, and efficient method to determine serial weekly point-prevalence HAI rates in our hospital.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol2016;1–6

scholarly journals Point-Prevalence Survey for the Hospital-Acquired Infections in Intensive Care Units of Trauma Center in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Northern India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandeep Boora ◽  
Parul Singh ◽  
Arun Verma ◽  
Ashok Chauhan ◽  
Amit Lathwal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trauma Center ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Point Prevalence Survey ◽  
Stewardship Program ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Abstract Background The burden of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is all assumption based, and the true burden remains unknown in most countries, particularly in the developing countries where healthcare facilities are suboptimal and knowledge is limited. Methodology This cross-sectional study was conducted at the trauma center of a tertiary care institute from August to September 2019, to assess the burden of HAI and antibiotic resistance pattern of HAI. The total sample size in our study was 105. Our objective was to estimate the point prevalence of HAI and study the associated factors in a tertiary care hospital. Result In this study, the point prevalence of HAI was five to six times higher when compared with that of developed countries. Gram-negative organisms were the predominant bacteria; with Acinetobacter baumannii the most common among them. Conclusion Point-prevalence survey is an important objective of the antimicrobial stewardship program; it will be helpful in controlling antimicrobial resistance and this tool plays a significant role in hospital settings. Our study is quite pertinent to assess the point prevalence of HAI. It will help in knowing the current prevalence and pattern of the HAI. Therefore, as healthcare administrators, we can further decrease the HAI for better patient outcomes in the future.

scholarly journals A multicentre point prevalence survey of patterns and quality of antibiotic prescribing in Indonesian hospitals

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralalicia Limato ◽  
Erni J Nelwan ◽  
Manzilina Mudia ◽  
Justin de Brabander ◽  
Helio Guterres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Prescription ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Antibiotic Prescribing ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Point Prevalence Survey ◽  
Hospital Acquired ◽  
Third Generation Cephalosporins

Abstract Background The global emergence of antimicrobial resistance is driven by antibiotic misuse and overuse. However, systematic data in Indonesian hospitals to adequately inform policy are scarce. Objectives To evaluate patterns and quality indicators of antibiotic prescribing in six general hospitals in Jakarta, Indonesia. Methods We conducted a hospital-wide point prevalence survey (PPS) between March and August 2019, using Global-PPS and WHO-PPS protocols. The analysis focused on antibacterials (antibiotics) for systemic use. Results Of 1602 inpatients, 993 (62.0%) received ≥1 antimicrobial. Of 1666 antimicrobial prescriptions, 1273 (76.4%) were antibiotics. Indications comprised community-acquired infections (42.6%), surgical prophylaxis (22.6%), hospital-acquired infections (18.5%), medical prophylaxis (9.6%), unknown (4.6%) and other (2.1%). The most common reasons for antibiotic prescribing were pneumonia (27.7%), skin and soft tissue infections (8.3%), and gastrointestinal prophylaxis (7.9%). The most prescribed antibiotic classes were third-generation cephalosporins (44.3%), fluoroquinolones (13.5%), carbapenems (7.4%), and penicillins with β-lactamase inhibitor (6.8%). According to the WHO AWaRe classification, Watch antibiotics accounted for 67.4%, followed by 28.0% Access and 2.4% Reserve. Hospital antibiotic guidelines were not available for 28.1% of prescriptions, and, where available, guideline compliance was 52.2%. Reason for the antibiotic prescription, stop/review date and planned duration were poorly documented. Culture-guided prescriptions comprised 8.1% of community-acquired infections and 26.8% of hospital-acquired infections. Conclusions Our data indicate a high rate of empirical use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in Indonesian hospitals, coupled with poor documentation and guideline adherence. The findings suggest important areas for antimicrobial stewardship interventions.

scholarly journals Multi-centre point-prevalence survey of hospital-acquired infections in Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 101 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
A-K. Labi ◽  
N. Obeng-Nkrumah ◽  
E. Owusu ◽  
S. Bjerrum ◽  
A. Bediako-Bowan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Point Prevalence Survey ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Repeated Point Prevalence Survey of Nosocomial Infections in a Greek University Hospital

2002 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 272-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Starakis ◽  
M. Marangos ◽  
A. Gikas ◽  
I. Pediaditis ◽  
H. Bassaris
Keyword(s):  
Nosocomial Infections ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Point Prevalence Survey

scholarly journals Point Prevalence Survey of Nosocomial Infections in University Hospital in Martin

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
E Malobicka ◽  
D Roskova ◽  
V Svihrova ◽  
H. Hudeckova
Keyword(s):  
Nosocomial Infections ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Prevalence Studies ◽  
Surgical Department ◽  
Point Prevalence Survey ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
International Projects ◽  
The University

Abstract Nosocomial infections are a serious problem not only in Slovakia but in all countries. The European Commission decided on their standardized surveillance in the whole European Union. According methodology elaborated by experts from the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in Stockholm we performed a point prevalence survey in the University Hospital Martin. Our observed prevalence of nosocomial infections in University Hospital Martin within the point prevalence study was 5.2%. The highest point prevalence of nosocomial infections was found at the Surgical Department (9.3%). The most common type of nosocomial infections was urological infections (27.3%), sepsis (22.7%) and surgical site infection (22.7%). The most common microorganisms isolated from the biological material were Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus mirabilis. Appropriate method of nosocomial infections surveillance is monitoring their prevalence in the point prevalence studies. International projects of nosocomial infections in the EU allow to compare the obtained results with other hospitals in the Member States.

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