A possible grading system for healthcare- associated infection surveillance

2003 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.T. Curran ◽  
J.A. Wilson ◽  
J. Hood
Keyword(s):  
Grading System ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infection ◽  
Infection Surveillance ◽  
Healthcare Associated

Validation of healthcare-associated infection surveillance in smaller Australian hospitals

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-88
Author(s):  
A.J. Hoskins ◽  
L.J. Worth ◽  
N. Imam ◽  
S.A. Johnson ◽  
A.L. Bull ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Associated Infection ◽  
Infection Surveillance ◽  
Healthcare Associated

Impact on rates and time to first central vascular-associated bloodstream infection when switching from open to closed intravenous infusion containers in a hospital setting

2009 ◽  
Vol 137 (7) ◽  
pp. 1041-1048 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. FRANZETTI ◽  
B. BORGHI ◽  
F. RAIMONDI ◽  
V. D. ROSENTHAL
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infection ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Closed Container ◽  
Infection Surveillance ◽  
Open Container ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
Time To Onset

SUMMARYAn open-label, prospective cohort, active healthcare-associated infection surveillance sequential study was conducted in four Italian intensive-care units. The aim was to determine the effect of switching from open (glass) to closed fully collapsible plastic intravenous (i.v.) infusion containers (Viaflo®) on rate and time to onset of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CVC-BSI). A total of 1173 adult patients were enrolled. The CVC-BSI rate during the open container period was significantly higher than during the closed container period (8·2vs. 3·5 BSI/1000 CVC days, relative risk 0·43, 95% confidence interval 0·22–0·84,P=0·01). The probability of developing a CVC-BSI was assessed over time comparing open and closed i.v. infusion containers. In the closed container period, it remained fairly constant (0·8% at days 1–3 to 1·4% at days 7–9) whereas during the open container period it increased (2% at days 1–3 to 5·8% at days 7–9). Overall, the chance of acquiring a CVC-BSI significantly decreased by 61% in the closed container period (Cox proportional hazard ratio 0·39,P=0·004).

scholarly journals Evidence based recommendations for a national healthcare associated infection surveillance program

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 126-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Russo ◽  
Allen Cheng ◽  
Mike Richards ◽  
Nick Graves ◽  
Lisa Hall
Keyword(s):  
Surveillance Program ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infection ◽  
National Healthcare ◽  
Infection Surveillance ◽  
Healthcare Associated
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