Surveillance for Quality Assessment I. Surveillance in Infection Control Success Reviewed

: This review of the use of surveillance by infection control practitioners (ICPs) in nosocomial infection control programs has identified key components that have led to and supported its continued application and success. These include: Surveillance targeting of events (diseases); Early development of standardized definitions; Wide acceptance of these criteria; Advocacy, leadership and education of methodology and; A high level of effectiveness in program practice.