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| Source: healthunit.org |
A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control explores the use of a web based, electronic, real time data collection mechanism for adherence monitoring. A total of 13,000+ observation rooms were observed in 2009. Data entry, at the point of observation, on a web-based tablet PC, was associated with increased start-up costs. The process, however, was significantly more streamlined and efficient. In times of increasing infection control mandates, efficiency is a boon to any infection prevention program.
One thing not reported in the manuscript: what impact did enhanced (web based) surveillance have on adherence with isolation precautions and was it sustained?
