Surveillance in infection prevention and control is performed to identify and control the spread of infections within healthcare settings.

Incorrect choices:

a. Tracking the movement of healthcare providers is not the primary purpose of surveillance.

b. Monitoring patient satisfaction is important but not the primary purpose of surveillance in infection prevention and control.

d. Ensuring compliance with documentation requirements is important but not the primary purpose of surveillance.

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) that occur within healthcare facilities, such as surgical site infections, should be reported for surveillance and appropriate management.

Incorrect choices:

a. Common colds acquired outside the healthcare facility are not considered HAIs and do not require reporting.

c. Self-limiting gastrointestinal infections are not typically considered HAIs and may not require reporting.

d. Mild respiratory infections in healthcare providers may not necessarily be considered HAIs and may not require reporting.

Reporting infections in healthcare facilities allows for the monitoring of trends and patterns, which helps in the identification of potential outbreaks and implementation of appropriate preventive measures.

Incorrect choices:

a. Identifying the responsible healthcare provider is not the primary purpose of infection reporting.

b. Allocating additional funding for infection control may be a potential outcome of infection reporting but is not the primary purpose.

d. Assigning blame for the occurrence of infections is not the primary purpose of infection reporting.

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.

Analyzing infection surveillance data allows for the identification of trends and patterns, which can help in the implementation of targeted interventions and preventive measures.

Incorrect choices:

a. Identifying the individual responsible for the infection is not the primary purpose of analyzing surveillance data.

b. Determining the cost of treating infections may be a potential outcome of data analysis but is not the primary purpose.

d. Assigning blame for the occurrence of infections is not the primary purpose of analyzing surveillance data.

Submitting electronic reports to public health agencies is a common method used for reporting infections in healthcare facilities, ensuring appropriate surveillance and monitoring.

Incorrect choices:

a. Posting infection-related data on social media platforms is not a recommended method for reporting infections in healthcare facilities.

b. Sending individual emails may not be practical for reporting infections on a larger scale.

d. Publishing infection reports in local newspapers is not a standard method for reporting infections in healthcare facilities.