Reference - Infection Rates
References are listed alphabetically.
"Australian Government target"
Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing - National Healthcare Agreement (NHA) 2010 - The Productivity Commission (Dec 2009) Public and Private Hospitals Research Report, chapter 6: Hospital Acquired Infections:
http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/study/hospitals/report
"Australian public hospitals"
The comparison data for MRSA / MSSA infections in Australian public hospitals is taken from the most recent available report by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare:
"infections"
An infection is a disease caused by micro-organisms like viruses, fungi, bacteria or parasites. These micro-organisms are often called 'bugs' or 'germs'. Bacteria are the most common cause of hospital-acquired infection - Better Health Channel. For more information see:
Hand Hygiene Information Brochures
http://www.hha.org.au/ForConsumers.aspx
Infection Rate Formulas
Patients with SAB are coded in our computer system as ICD-10-AM Code U90.0. The Infection Control experts in each hospital also review pathology reports and medical records to ensure all cases are reported and followed up.
Interactive Video Training
http://www.hhs.gov/ash/initiatives/hai/training/
"Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteraemia"
Staphylococcus aureus, or S. areus, is a common bacterium that lives on the skin or in the nose. It is also called golden staph. In most situations, S. aureus is harmless. However, if it enters the body through a cut in the skin, it can cause a range of mild to severe infections, which in rare cases may cause death.