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    • Hospital epidemiology
    • Infection control
    • Public health policy

    Background:

    • Significant national efforts have focused on nosocomial infections in U.S. hospitals over the past two decades.
    • Current accreditation standards reflect these efforts but are hampered by insufficient data for rational priority setting.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the data supporting current hospital infection control requirements.
    • To advocate for evidence-based accreditation standards in healthcare settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of existing data on hospital infection control procedures.
    • Review of accreditation requirements set by national bodies.

    Main Results:

    • A significant lack of acceptable data exists to guide rational priorities in hospital infection control.
    • Accreditation requirements often lack clear documentation or strong data support.

    Conclusions:

    • Hospital infection control procedures should be based on clearly documented or strongly suggested data.
    • Further research and educational initiatives in hospital epidemiology are essential to establish a scientific foundation for infection control practices.