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[Decrease in nosocomial infection based on continuous monitoring and control. 7 years' experience in a women's

H A Hirsch, U Niehues, K Decker

    Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
    |December 13, 1985
    PubMed
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    A dedicated infection surveillance program with a specialist hygiene nurse significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections in gynecological, obstetric, and post-partum patients. This initiative led to substantial decreases in urinary tract infections and febrile morbidity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Epidemiology
    • Infectious Disease Control
    • Nursing Science

    Context:

    • A seven-year surveillance and control program monitored 47,551 patients in gynaecological, obstetric, and post-partum care.
    • High infection rates were observed, particularly after major surgical procedures (40.5%) and Cesarean sections (16%).
    • Urinary tract infections, often asymptomatic bacteriuria, were the most prevalent (70%), followed by pelvic and wound infections.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive infection surveillance and control program.
    • To assess the impact of a specialist hygiene nurse on reducing nosocomial infections.
    • To analyze trends in infection rates and morbidity among a large cohort of women.

    Summary:

    • The program documented infection rates across various patient groups, identifying key areas of concern such as post-surgical infections and Cesarean section-related complications.

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  • Significant reductions were achieved over seven years: bacteriuria decreased by 75%, other nosocomial infections by 64%, and febrile standard morbidity by 81%.
  • The employment of a specialist hygiene nurse was identified as a primary driver for these observed reductions in infection rates.

    • Impact:

    • Demonstrates the critical role of dedicated infection control programs and specialized nursing staff in improving patient safety.
    • Provides evidence for the successful reduction of healthcare-associated infections in obstetric and gynaecological settings.
    • Highlights the potential for significant cost savings and improved patient outcomes through proactive infection surveillance.