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British Journal of Infection Control, Vol. 9, No. 3, 26-33 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1469044607090232
© 2008 Infection Prevention Society

Using data effectively to prevent and control infection

Evonne Curran

Nurse Consultant Infection Control, Health Protection Scotland, Evonne.curran{at}hps.scot.nhs.uk

Jennie Wilson

Senior Nurse, Healthcare Associated Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance Department, Centre for Infections, Health Protection Agency

Data is an essential tool for convincing healthcare workers to accept that problems exist, inspire them to better performance, or demonstrate that their performance is improving. Infection control professionals have access to a wealth of data on healthcare associated infections. Using simple graphical examples this paper illustrates how data can be analysed and presented in accessible ways that will help infection control practitioners to better understand infection problems and to use the information to influence practice.

Key Words: Data presentation • infection prevention and control • surveillance • statistics • information


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