Governmental surveillance system of healthcare-associated infection in Brazil

Author(s)

Nogueira Junior, Cassimiro ^[1] ; Padoveze, Maria Clara ^[2] ; Lacerda, Rubia Aparecida ^[3]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Nursing, BR-05403000 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Nursing, Dept Collect Hlth Nursing, BR-05403000 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Nursing, Dept Med Surg Nursing, BR-05403000 Sao Paulo - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP; v. 48, n. 4, p. 657-662, AUG 2014.
• Web of Science Citations: 2

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to describe the structure of governmental surveillance systems for Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) in the Brazilian Southeastern and Southern States. Method: A cross-sectional, descriptive and exploratory study, with data collection by means of two-phases: characterization of the healthcare structure and of the HAI surveillance system. Results: The governmental teams for prevention and control of HAI in each State ranged from one to six members, having at least one nurse. All States implemented their own surveillance system. The information systems were classified into chain (n=2), circle (n=4) or wheel (n=1). Conclusion: Were identified differences in the structure and information flow from governmental surveillance systems, possibly limiting a nationwide standardization. The present study points to the need for establishing minimum requirements in public policies, in order to guide the development of HAI surveillance systems. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 12/02700-7 - Information systems on nosocomial infections: describing the reality regions of South and Southeast of Brazil
• Grantee: Rubia Aparecida Lacerda
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants