scholarly journals Point prevalence survey is useful for introducing effective surveillance of healthcare-associated infections

2021 ◽  
pp. 100182
Author(s):  
Marjaana Pitkäpaasi ◽  
Jaana-Marija Lehtinen ◽  
Mari Kanerva
Keyword(s):  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Point Prevalence Survey ◽  
Healthcare Associated

scholarly journals A six-years point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections in an Italian hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Gentili ◽  
D I La Milia ◽  
D Vallone ◽  
M Di Pumpo ◽  
G Vangi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Acute Care Hospital ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Point Prevalence Survey ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Healthcare Associated

Abstract Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are among the most serious public health problems in Europe representing the most frequent adverse event during care delivery. Despite their limitations, point prevalence surveys of HAIs are often preferred to prospective surveillance, since they provide a feasible estimate when resources are limited. The aim of this study was to analyze the results of a six-years point prevalence survey of HAIs in a teaching acute care hospital in Italy and to investigate the main risk factors of HAIs in the acute-care hospital. A point prevalence survey to detect HAIs was carried out in Gemelli Hospital during the last 6 years, from 2013 to 2018. Inpatients of any age in Gemelli Hospital were eligible for inclusion. Patients in outpatient areas were excluded. HAIs were identified according to diagnosis guideline from ECDC in 2011. Statistically significant differences were tested through t-test and Chi-square test. Multi-variate analysis was performed to evaluate the impact of regressor factors for predict HAI’s prevalence. The statistical significance level was set at p < 0.05. The point prevalence ranged from 3,16% in 2017 to 6,64% in 2013. Pneumonia and surgical site infections (SSI) were the most frequent HAIs during the 6 years, with a rate of 27,31% and 26,20% respectively of all HAIs. The multiple logistic regression showed that length of stay at the moment of detection, urinary catheter, CVC and antibiotic therapy are useful to meaningfully predict HAI prevalence, with a regression coefficient (adjusted R2) of 0.2780. Thanks to proper hospital policies, the point prevalence of HAIs does not seem to increase through the years, even though it is still too early to draw any conclusions. Pneumonia and SSI represented each one more than a quarter of all the HAIs, as reported also in literature. There is a strong association between length of stay at the moment of detection and HAIs but it is hard to understand which one is the cause of the other. Key messages Point prevalence from 2013 to 2018 seems to be stable. An accurate incidence survey is needed in order to identify the main risk factors of HAI and to realize more specific hospital programmes. Length of stay at the moment of detection is useful to meaningfully predict HAIs prevalence although the cause-and-effect relationship is still not clear.

NATIONAL POINT PREVALENCE SURVEY OF HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS: RESULTS FOR PEOPLE AGED 65 AND OLDER, FRANCE, 2006

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 763-765 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Lietard ◽  
Benoist Lejeune ◽  
Marie Hélène Metzger ◽  
Jean-Michel Thiolet ◽  
Bruno Coignard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Point Prevalence Survey ◽  
Healthcare Associated

scholarly journals Point prevalence data on antimicrobial usage in Italian acute-care hospitals: Evaluation and comparison of results from two national surveys (2011–2016)

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 579-584
Author(s):  
Costanza Vicentini ◽  
Francesca Quattrocolo ◽  
Angelo D’Ambrosio ◽  
Silvia Corcione ◽  
Enrico Ricchizzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbapenem Resistance ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Prevalence Data ◽  
National Surveys ◽  
Antimicrobial Usage ◽  
Point Prevalence Survey ◽  
Quality And Patient Safety ◽  
Healthcare Associated

AbstractObjectives and design:Data from the Italian national point-prevalence survey (PPS) of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) were used to evaluate antimicrobial usage (AMU) in Italy and to identify targets for future interventions.Methods:The second Italian PPS was conducted in 2016 as part of the European PPS initiated by the ECDC. We compared these results with those of the first national survey, conducted in 2011.Results:An overall AMU prevalence of 44.5% (95% CI, 43.7–45.3) was estimated in 2016. No significant change in AMU prevalence was detected when comparing data with the first survey. In both surveys, the most prevalent indication for AMU was the treatment of infections. Considering all indications, penicillins plus β-lactamase inhibitors (BLIs) were the most commonly prescribed antimicrobial group in 2016; they were used significantly more than in 2011, and piperacillin plus BLI was the most frequently used agent. Broad-spectrum agents accounted for >60% of all antimicrobials for systemic use. No significant increase in the use of carbapenems occurred in 2016. Stable or decreasing carbapenem-resistance levels were identified in this study, although these levels remain alarmingly high for both Klebsiella pneumoniae (50%) and Acinetobacter baumannii (>75%).Conclusions:These results can be used to identify priorities and targets for interventions that promote more prudent use of antimicrobials, improve healthcare quality and patient safety, and combat the emergence and spread of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens.

Burden of healthcare-associated infections at six tertiary-care hospitals in Saudi Arabia: A point prevalence survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 355-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid M. Alshamrani ◽  
Aiman El-Saed ◽  
Asim Alsaedi ◽  
Ayman El Gammal ◽  
Wafa Al Nasser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Point Prevalence Survey ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospitals

AbstractA point prevalence survey was conducted on May 11, 2017, among inpatients at 6 hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The overall point prevalence was 6.8% (114 of 1,666). The most common types of infections were pneumonia (27.2%), urinary tract infections (20.2%), and bloodstream infections (10.5%). Approximately 19.2% of healthcare-associated infections were device associated.

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