A simple data-processing system for the monitoring of cross-infection in a district general hospital.

A year's trial has demonstrated the effectiveness of a simple data processing system iii the early identification of cross-infection problems at their source. The system has particular advantages for small and scattered surgical units where cross-infection monitoring is particularly difficult because patients are transferred before their treatment is complete. A simple extension of the system could audit the efficiency of preventive antiseptic measures. particularly aseptic techniques, and provide antibiotic profiles.Une annee d'essai a suffi demoritrer l'efficacite d'un traitement de l'information qui localise les sources d'infection. Ce systeme est particulierement interessant pout les petites unites chirurgicales ou la surveillance des infections est d'autant plus difficile que les malades sont transferes dans d'autres services avant la guerison complete. Une simple extension du systeme permet de verifier l'efficacite des mesures antiseptiques preventives, particulierement les techniques d'aseptie, et ...