The Validation of a Novel Surveillance System for Monitoring Bloodstream Infections in the Calgary Zone

Background. Electronic surveillance systems (ESSs) that utilize existing information in databases are more efficient than conventional infection surveillance methods. The objective was to assess an ESS for bloodstream infections (BSIs) in the Calgary Zone for its agreement with traditional medical r...

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Main Authors: Jenine R. Leal, Daniel B. Gregson, Deirdre L. Church, Elizabeth A. Henderson, Terry Ross, Kevin B. Laupland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2935870