Infection Control Surveillance Agent

The work it takes off your plate

Infection preventionists manually review labs, device days, and isolation orders to find HAIs and compliance gaps, often after NHSN deadlines loom. Incomplete device-day denominators and delayed case finding undercut CLABSI, CAUTI, and C. difficile prevention. Isolation breaches go unnoticed on busy units. The Infection Control Surveillance Agent continuously surveils HAI signals, denominators, and isolation compliance to support proactive prevention.

How it works

The agent aggregates microbiology, clinical documentation, device utilization, and isolation order data; applies surveillance definitions to flag candidate HAIs; monitors device days and isolation adherence; and alerts infection prevention teams with case lists and unit risk dashboards.

1. Step 1: Aggregate Clinical and Device Surveillance Data

   • Ingest lab results, imaging hints, nursing documentation, and antimicrobial starts
   • Capture central line, urinary catheter, and ventilator device days by unit
   • Pull isolation orders, PPE compliance observations, and room placement data

   Result: A complete surveillance data foundation is available daily.

2. Step 2: Detect Candidate HAIs and Denominator Issues

   • Apply NHSN-aligned logic to flag possible CLABSI, CAUTI, SSI, and CDI events
   • Validate device-day denominators and identify missing or inconsistent counts
   • Score candidate cases for IP review priority

   Result: Infection preventionists receive prioritized case-finding worklists.

3. Step 3: Monitor Isolation Compliance and Unit Risk

   • Track isolation order timeliness after positive labs or symptom triggers
   • Flag gaps between indicated isolation and active orders or room placement
   • Highlight units with rising device utilization or HAI signals

   Result: Isolation and unit-level risks are visible for immediate intervention.

4. Step 4: Support Reporting, Huddles, and Prevention Actions

   • Prepare NHSN-oriented case summaries and monthly rate dashboards
   • Push huddle briefs with device days, line necessity prompts, and outbreak watch items
   • Track prevention bundle adherence and follow-up actions

   Result: Infection prevention programs act on timely, audit-ready surveillance insights.

Why use it

• Earlier Case Finding. Surfaces candidate HAIs without chart-by-chart delay.
• Accurate Denominators. Strengthens device-day capture for fair rates.
• Isolation Safety. Detects missing or late isolation practices.
• NHSN Support. Streamlines evidence for required reporting.
• Unit Actionability. Turns surveillance into daily prevention huddles.