ArticleAntimicrobial resistance and infection control2024
Automated surveillance for surgical site infections (SSI) in hospitals and surveillance networks-expert perspectives for implementation.
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- Semi-Automated Retrospective Surveillance of Surgical Site Infections (sAReS-SSI) - using hospital routine data for SSI tracking.Antimicrobial resistance and infection control · 2026Article
- Current state and potential of hospitals for automated healthcare-associated infection surveillance: data from 24 European countries, 2022 to 2023.Euro surveillance : bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin · 2026Article
- Perioperative nursing process-oriented bundled interventions and digital monitoring for the prevention of surgical site infections.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Epidemiological patterns, risk factors, and prevention gaps of surgical site infections in operating rooms: a hospital-based surveillance study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- From Evidence to Implementation: A SIMPIOS Multimodal, Continuous Improvement Approach to Prevent Surgical Site Infections.Infection and drug resistance · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundThis work aims at providing practical recommendations for implementing automated surveillance (AS) of surgical site infections (SSI) in hospitals and surveillance networks. It also provides an overview of the steps, choices, and obstacles that need to be taken into consideration when implementing such surveillance. Hands-on experience with existing automated surveillance systems of SSI (AS SSI systems) in Denmark, France, the Netherlands and Spain is described regarding trend monitoring, benchmarking, quality control, and research for surveillance purposes.
methodsBetween April and October 2023, specific aspects/options of various surveillance purposes for AS SSI were identified during regular meetings of the SSI working group in the PRAISE (Providing a Roadmap for Automated Infection Surveillance in Europe) network. Expert discussions provided the basis for this perspective article.
resultsDecisions for implementation of AS SSI systems highly depend on the purpose of the surveillance. AS SSI systems presented here differ according to study population, setting, central or local implementation; the level of automation, design, and the data sources used. However, similarities were found for the rationales of automation, design principles and obstacles that were identified. There was consensus among all the experts that shortcomings in interoperability of databases, limited time, a want of commitment on the part of stakeholders, and a shortage of resources for information technology (IT) specialists represent the main obstacles for implementing AS SSI. To overcome obstacles, various solutions were reported, including training in the development of AS systems and the interpretation of AS SSI results, early consultation of end-users, and regular exchanges between management levels, IT departments, infection prevention and control (IPC) teams, and clinicians.
conclusionClarity on the intended application (e.g. purpose of surveillance) and information on the availability of electronic and structured data are crucial first steps necessary for guiding decisions on the design of AS systems. Adequate resources for IT specialists and regular communication between management, IT departments, IPC teams, and clinicians were identified as essential for successful implementation. This perspective article may be helpful for a wider implementation of more homogeneous AS SSI systems in Europe.
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