Organization of nosocomial infection control measures and local networks for infectious disease control in middle-scale hospitals in Japan.

Organization of nosocomial infection control measures and local networks for infectious disease control in middle-scale hospitals in Japan. Jpn J Infect Dis. 2014;67(5):379-81 Authors: Mori-Yoshikawa N, Ohmagari N, Kirikae T 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. PMID: 25241689 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Jpn J Infect Dis Source Type: research