Korean J Nosocomial Infect Control.  2007 Jun;12(1):1-8.

Nationwide Systems for Nosocomial Infections Surveillance in the Countries Other than Korea

• Kim KM
• Lee SO

Abstract

Nosocomial infections surveillance is the basic activity of infection control programs, and many countries conduct surveillance using various methods. We convinced that each country should conduct an adequate and efficient surveillance system depending on their situations. Here we reviewed the recent nosocomial surveillance systems of other countries. As many countries have succeeded in reducing hospital infections, we expect that Korean Nosocomial Infections Surveillance System would contribute to nosocomial infection prevention and health promotion in Korea through an active surveillance at the national level.

Keyword

Nationwide surveillance system; Nosocomial infections

MeSH Terms

Cross Infection*
Health Promotion
Infection Control
Korea*