Identifying hospital acquired infections using retrospective record review from the Irish National Adverse Events Study (INAES) and European point prevalence survey case definitions

ConclusionRetrospective record review is an accurate source of information on HAI incidence, preventability and impact that complements PPS prevalence rates. HAI adverse events result in higher costs to the healthcare system than other adverse events.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research