Lessons learned while implementing mandatory health care-associated infection reporting in New York State

J Public Health Manag Pract. 2013 Jul-Aug;19(4):294-9. doi: 10.1097/PHH.0b013e318278502b.

Abstract

New York State Public Health Law §2819, requiring the mandatory public reporting of health care-associated infections, was enacted in July 2005. This article describes key provisions in the legislation, New York State health care-associated infection program development, the rationale for selection of the National Healthcare Safety Network for reporting, and lessons learned.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Confidentiality / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Cross Infection / epidemiology*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Government Agencies / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Government Agencies / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Legislation, Medical
  • Mandatory Reporting*
  • New York
  • Program Development
  • State Government