Surveillance of Healthcare Associated Infections Report: 2008

Synopsis

This is the third report on HCAI, which focuses on those infections subject to mandatory surveillance.  The aims of this report are to identify key information on HCAI in England, demonstrating the burden of infection when possible, trends, notable events, impact of activities and gaps that need attention. This year, the report has been expanded to include contributions on activities in the surveillance, prevention and control of HCAI from across the HPA

Last reviewed: 14 August 2009