| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2638446 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Government-mandated reporting of health care-associated infections (HAIs) and new reimbursement regulations place a premium on accurate and reliable detection of HAIs. This commentary addresses the challenges and opportunities of having consistent, well-defined, and continuous methods in place to ensure the reliability and validity of HAI detection and reporting. In addition, such procedures could support the development and expertise of infection preventionists. A Web-based clinical vignette model is suggested for improving HAI reporting for hospitals participating in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network.
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Authors
Rocco J. Perla, Carol J. Peden, Donald Goldmann, Robert Lloyd,