Healthcare-Associated Infections: The Regulatory Landscape

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This special Pulse issue reviews the burden of healthcare-associated infections, explores the impetus of mandatory reporting of infection data, and outlines the various federal initiatives related to public reporting of HAIs. It also explores how automated surveillance of infections is the gateway to the future, and discusses the various opportunities and challenges associated with surveillance and mandatory reporting endeavors.

  • Explore the NHSN reporting requirements
  • Learn about federal initiatives aimed at reducing HAIs
  • Discover the opportunities and challenges that electronic surveillance provide

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