Which of the following is a common method used for reporting infections in healthcare facilities?

Effective infection surveillance requires the collection and analysis of accurate and timely data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas for improvement.

Incorrect choices:

a. Conducting patient satisfaction surveys is important but is not directly related to infection surveillance.

b. Inspecting the physical environment is important for infection control but is not the primary component of infection surveillance.

c. Implementing staff disciplinary actions is not directly related to infection surveillance and may be more focused on individual incidents rather than overall surveillance.

Central line-associated bloodstream infections are considered serious healthcare-associated infections and should be reported to the appropriate regulatory agencies for surveillance and intervention.

Incorrect choices:

a. Minor skin abrasions are not typically considered reportable healthcare-associated infections.

b. Asymptomatic urinary tract infections in non-catheterized patients may not necessarily require reporting.

d. Self-limiting viral upper respiratory infections are not typically considered reportable healthcare-associated infections.