What does process surveillance mean?

It consists in the systematic collection of date through the observation of infection control practices conducted at each healthcare facility.

Hand hygiene compliance.
Vascular and urinary catheter care.
Measures to prevent nosocomial pneumonia, in particular, ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Measures to prevent surgical site infections.

Educating healthcare workers, process surveillance and performance feedback have a significant impact on the reduction of nosocomial infections.