How Italian hospital Web sites communicate risk management strategies: The case of hospital-acquired infections

Abstract

We aimed to investigate the Web site contents of Italian National Health System structures regarding health care-associated infection (HAI). For each Web site a form inquiring about the availability of information about HAI issues and their prevention was filled in. An HAI section was available in the Web site of 19.3% of facilities. In 1.6% of Web sites this information was available on the homepage. The most frequently reported information was related to infection control practitioners, HAI surveillance systems, and handwashing hygiene. In conclusion, the communication of risks related to clinical practice should be part of risk management systems and should assume a significant position in content strategy activities. Copyright © 2014 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.


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  • GERMINARIO C.A.;QUARTO M.;TAFURI S.

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2014

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0196-6553

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19

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