El laboratorio de Microbiología en la vigilancia y el control de las infecciones nosocomiales

The most relevant activities of clinical microbiologist and the laboratory in the surveillance and the control of nosocomial infections (NI) are mainly focused on the collection, analysis and management of the information obtained in the Microbiology Laboratory; the design, development and validation of microbiological techniques, particularly rapid tests for the early detection of nosocomial pathogens, especially those multi-drug resistant ones, and the study of the genetic relationship between them. It also assists in the design of specific programs for the prevention of the NI, and the evaluation of their impact, as well as taking part in educational and training programs on topics related to NI. The management of laboratory resources, and communications with hospital information systems is also important.