Infection Control System
A system that supports the surveillance and control of hospital infections.
Infection Control System is a system that enables the monitoring (surveillance), reporting, and management of control measures for hospital-acquired infections (HAI).
The system identifies potential infection cases by evaluating laboratory and clinical data, produces surveillance reports, and works in conjunction with antibiotic management.
Other names / abbreviation: Hospital Infection Tracking.
What is it used for?
The infection control system aims to early identify hospital infections, standardize surveillance, and monitor control measures.
Key features
- Surveillance: Monitoring potential infection cases.
- Automatic marking: Case marking with laboratory data.
- Notification/reporting: Surveillance and notification reports.
- Measure tracking: Isolation and control measures.
Integration and standards
The Infection Control System does not operate in isolation; it typically exchanges data with the following systems and processes:
- LIS (microbiology)
- Antibiotic management system
- HBYS
Commonly referenced standards and regulations:
Benefits provided
- Early detection of infections
- Standard surveillance
- Measure tracking
Selection and evaluation criteria
The main criteria considered when evaluating an infection control system include:
- Laboratory integration
- Surveillance/marking capabilities
- Reporting
Points to consider
- Automatic marking should be used in conjunction with clinical validation.
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What is the infection control system?
It is a system that supports the monitoring, surveillance, and control measures of hospital infections.
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