Accuracy of administrative data for infection surveillance

"If hospitals and policymakers choose to rely on administrative data for HAI surveillance, continued improvements to existing algorithms and their robust validation are imperative."

Accuracy of administrative data for surveillance of healthcare-associated infections: a systematic review
MSM van Mourik, PJ van Duijn, KGM Moons, MJM Bonten, GM Lee
BMJ Open, 2015, 5:e008424

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Pan-London tuberculosis services

"This paper has identified key issues relating to London's TB services' organisation, delivery, professional workforce and skill mix."

Pan-London tuberculosis services: a service evaluation
R Belling, S McLaren, M Boudioni, LP Woods
BMC Health Services Research, 2012, 12:203

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Infection: prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections in primary and community care

"Patient safety has become a cornerstone of care, and preventing healthcare-associated infections remains a priority."

Infection: prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections in primary and community care
NICE clinical guideline 139
March 2012

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Guidelines for the management of norovirus outbreaks in acute and community health and social care settings

"This guidance gives recommendations on the management of outbreaks of vomiting and/or diarrhoea in hospitals and community health and social care settings, including nursing and residential homes."

Guidelines for the management of norovirus outbreaks in acute and community health and social care settings
NHS Confederation
November 2011

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Quality improvement guide: prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections

"The guide offers advice on management or organisational actions to prevent and control."

Quality improvement guide: prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
November 2011

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Six Sigma increases hand hygiene compliance

"For those readers tasked with increasing hand hygiene compliance this article will provide the knowledge  and insight needed to overcome multifaceted barriers to noncompliance."

A lean six sigma team increases hand hygiene compliance and reduces hospital-acquired MRSA infections by 51%
C Carboneau, E Benge, MT Jaco, M Robinson
Journal for Healthcare Quality, 2010 32(4):61-70

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