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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1982-6-21
pubmed:abstractText
Review of current methods of surveillance for nosocomial infection indicates that prospective surveillance of patients on a daily basis is the most accurate and valid method. In this paper, we detail such a method. Samples of hospitalized patients for surveillance are based on a fixed period of observation in each patient-care area. Data are collected on a detailed, standardized daily log that emphasize the recording of primary clinical data. Such a system is practical and is acceptable to infection control practitioners. Representative samples of patients are obtained. The utility of such a system for identifying preventable risk factors for the development and evaluation of programs of prevention is being tested in 12 acute-care hospitals in Rhode Island.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0162-0886
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
3
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
683-93
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Rationale and methods for a statewide, prospective surveillance system for the identification and prevention of nosocomial infections.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.