Author(s)

Yuyi Luo ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital (Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University), Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Corresponding Author

Yuyi Luo

ABSTRACT

This research intricately explores the dynamics of hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rates and their underreporting from 2019 to 2023, emphasizing an understanding of their multifaceted influences and propounding strategies towards enhanced reporting veracity. Amidst the fluctuating HAI rates and an initial rise followed by a drop in underreporting during the observed period, the study delineates the complex interplay of factors such as policy shifts, the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare personnel practices, and systemic processes in shaping these dynamics. Through meticulous analysis and discussion, the research underscores the pivotal need for a balanced amalgamation of strategic, operational, and cultural interventions to foster accurate, transparent, and constructive HAI reporting and management. Recommendations encompass fostering a non-punitive reporting culture, fortifying HAI detection and reporting mechanisms, embedding continuous improvement ethos, and effectuating policy interventions that synergize multi-stakeholder engagements towards optimized HAI management.

KEYWORDS

Hospital-Acquired Infections, Underreporting, Infection Rates, Healthcare Quality, Continuous Improvement, Non-Punitive Reporting

CITE THIS PAPER

Yuyi Luo, Hospital Infection Underreporting Rate: An Analysis of Causes and Research on Improvement Measures. Social Medicine and Health Management (2023) Vol. 4: 55-60. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/socmhm.2023.040408.

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