Reporting of Tasmanian Healthcare Associated Infections to Become Routine
Source: Tasmania. Specialist Medical Advisor, Tasmanian Infection Prevention & Control Unit, DHHS
From today, infection surveillance reports will be published on a quarterly basis and posted on the Tasmanian Infection Prevention & Control Unit’s (TIPCU) website.
“The data contained in today’s report remains in line with previous publications and while the good news is that there have been no significant increases in infection rates, significant decreases are still to be witnessed. The rates of infection in Tasmania are comparable to other states, however we are seeking improvement. TIPCU strongly believes that by raising the profile of healthcare associated infections through public reporting, healthcare staff, patients and the broader community will become more aware of this important issue.”