âSee a problem, measure it, fix itâ: Push for surveillance to fight hospital infections
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Infection control experts are calling for a national and transparent surveillance system to track and help prevent painful, debilitating and potentially life-threatening infections patients pick up in Australian hospitals.
An estimated one in 10 people admitted to Australian hospitals will acquire an infection during their admission, a 2019 analysis suggested. The most common are urinary tract infections, pneumonia and surgical site infections.
Infection control researcher Professor Brett Mitchell at the University of Newcastle is calling for a national surveillance system to help prevent infections in hospitals.
See a problem, measure it, fix it : Push for surveillance to fight hospital infections
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See a problem, measure it, fix it : Push for surveillance to fight hospital infections
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