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
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Confidentiality / legislation & jurisprudence
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Cross Infection / epidemiology*
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Cross Infection / prevention & control
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Government Agencies / legislation & jurisprudence
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Government Agencies / organization & administration
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Humans
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Legislation, Medical
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Mandatory Reporting*
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New York
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Program Development
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State Government