Limited, periodic surveillance proves practical and effective.
Little data exist as to which type of surveillance--continuous or periodic--is most effective against nosocomial infection. Study proved periodic data collection a simple, practical, and effective method for identifying and monitoring trends. More importantly, the system provided more time for the infection control nurse to spend on corrective measures.
D003120:Colorado; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006745:Hospital Bed Capacity, 300 to 499; D006787:Hospitals, Veterans; D006801:Humans