title: Organization of nosocomial infection control measures and local networks for infectious disease control in middle-scale hospitals in Japan.
abstract: The aims of this study were to assess nosocomial infection control measures at middle-scale hospitals throughout Japan. Of the 823 hospitals participating in this questionnaire-based survey, more than half of the middle-scale hospitals have implemented nosocomial infection control measures, including infection surveillance or infection control rounds, while acknowledging a shortage of infection control staff. These hospitals most frequently consulted public health centers to obtain information and advice. Improved nosocomial infection control in middle-scale hospitals requires sufficient staffing and a local network, with active participation by public health centers.
authors.affiliation: National College of Nursing, Japan.
authors.forename: Namiko
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mori-Yoshikawa
authors.forename: Norio
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ohmagari
authors.forename: Teruo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kirikae
mesh_terms: D019058:Community Networks; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007564:Japan; D011635:Public Health Administration; D000078329:Workforce