Chapter 14: Monitoring for Surgical Infection (Surveillance) Flashcards

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Define surveillance:

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The ongoing, systematic collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data regarding a health-related event

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What factors need to be considered when creating a surveillance program?

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  • Patient population
  • The hospital
  • Personnel
  • Current infrastructure
  • Risk aversion
  • Clear objectives
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What are the basic requirements for passive surveillance?

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  • Standard SSI definition
  • Clear reporting
  • Searchable record system
  • Complete medical record database
  • Retrievable culture results
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What are the three forms of surveillance systems?

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  • Passive - Using data already in the records
  • Active - highest quality data, usually performed in the face of an outbreak
  • Syndromic - analyzing certain clinical signs - lack of specificity
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