Characterization of epidemiological surveillance systems for healthcare-associated infections (HAI) in the world and challenges for Brazil

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Cassimiro Nogueira Junior¹  Débora Silva De Mello¹  Maria Clara Padoveze¹  Icaro Boszczowski¹  Anna Sara Levin¹  Rubia Aparecida Lacerda¹ 

关键词: Cross Infection;    Infection Control;    Epidemiological Surveillanec;    Information Systems;    Infecção Hospitalar;    Controle de Infecções;    Vigilância Epidemiológica;    Sistemas de Informação;    Infección Hospitalaria;    Control de Infecciones;    Vigilancia Epidemiológica;    Sistemas de Información;   

DOI  :  10.1590/0102-311X00044113

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Surveillance systems for healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are essential for planning actions in prevention and control. Important models have been deployed in recent decades in different countries. This study aims to present the historical and operational characteristics of these systems and discuss the challenges for Brazil. Various models around the world have drawn on the experience of the United States, which pioneered this process. In Brazil, several initiatives have been launched, but the country still lacks a full national information system on HAI, thus indicating the need to promote action strategies, strengthen the role of States in communication between the Federal and local levels, pursue a national plan to organize surveillance teams with the necessary technological infrastructure, besides updating the relevant legislation for dealing with these challenges. Such measures are essential in the Brazilian context for the unified surveillance of HAI, aimed at healthcare safety and quality.

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