Surveillance

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The purpose of surveillance is to detect organisms that are causing infections in a hospital and to monitor antimicrobial resistance. Continuous surveillance of infections and early detection of outbreaks is necessary to ensure that appropriate control measures are undertaken.

An Infection Control Nurse directly prevents infections by performing, monitoring, and assuring compliance with aseptic work practices. An ICN must be responsible for surveillance of the following areas:

1. Environmental surveillance
2. Surveillance of air in OTs/ICUs
3. Check for sterilization & disinfection practices.
4. In-use test of disinfectants
5. Autoclave checks
6. Water testing

The ICN should also be responsible for surveillance of any community outbreaks, such as, dengue, meningitis, diphtheria, meningococcemia, etc. to prevent spread within the hospital among the healthcare workers.

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