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Data quality statements for the mandatory surveillance of healthcare associated infection (HCAI).
HCAI are acquired as a result of healthcare interventions.
This guidance provides the steps health protection teams will need to take to make sure they meet healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) standards.
List of those receiving pre-release access to UK Health Security Agency mandatory healthcare associated infections (HCAI) statistical releases.
A point prevalence survey on levels of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) and levels of antimicrobial use in hospitals in England in 2016.
A national point prevalence survey on healthcare associated infections (HCAIs), antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in England, 2023.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) collects and publishes statistics related to planning, preventing and responding to external health threats.
Code of practice on the effective prevention and control of infection by health service providers.
The characteristics, management and surveillance of Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Part of the Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) Technology Innovation Programme:
Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infections you need to report to PHE, factsheet on C. difficile reporting and surveillance updates.
This service allows hospitals to record incidents of infection after surgery, track patient results and review or change practice to avoid further infections.
Counts of MRSA, MSSA, Gram-negative bacteraemia and C. difficile infection bi-annually reported by independent sector organisations, with accompanying commentary.
Reports presenting 30-day all-cause mortality following infection with healthcare-associated infections (HCAI).
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