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Evaluation of an Algorithm for Electronic Surveillance of Hospital-Acquired Infections Yielding Serial Weekly Point Prevalence Scores

Authors :
Streefkerk, Roel H. R. A.
Borsboom, Gerard J. J. M.
van der Hoeven, Conrad P.
Vos, Margreet C.
Verkooijen, Roel P.
Verbrugh, Henri A.
Source :
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology; July 2014, Vol. 35 Issue: 7 p888-890, 3p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Surveillance of hospital-acquired infections can be approximated by repeated surveys that are performed in a standardized, cost-effective manner. We developed an integrated software system for serial electronic hospital-wide point prevalence surveys using algorithms that proved highly sensitive and specific over a 5-year period in a large university medical center.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol2014;35(7):888–890

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0899823X and 15596834
Volume :
35
Issue :
7
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs36544913
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/676869