Accessing Surveillance File Details

Surveillance files are where details regarding the patient, surveillance activities, and outcomes (including infections) are recorded. Because reports are based on surveillance files, it is important to record each infection only once and in a separate file. This process is referred to as classifying the file and begins by opening the surveillance file from the Patient Search page (Adding File Details), clicking the View File link from an inbox follow-up, or by opening the patient menu file option or the File List page (see below).

To access surveillance files details:

1. Access the File List page and filter the list of files to locate the file (Viewing and Filtering Files).
2. Tip: Use the search feature to find the files you would like to classify (Searching for Specific Files).
2. Hover over the File Number link and choose one of the following from the pop-up menu:
   1. Open File – to open the file in full-page view with file and widget information, allowing you to make modifications to all fields (Surveillance File Components).
   2. NHSNThe National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) is a voluntary, secure, web-based surveillance system that integrates and expands legacy patient and healthcare personnel safety surveillance systems managed by the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP) at CDC. EventA patient or employee related occurrence which is recorded in paper or electronic format. Once recorded, an event file is reviewed by a file manager who may involve other individuals (e.g. using tasks and follow-ups features) to help investigate and resolve the event. Details – to enter details for NHSN reporting (NHSN Criteria )
   3. View File – to view the file in a dialog box (as shown), which allows you to make modifications in the File section only.
   4. Properties – to open the Properties dialog (Accessing RL6:Infection File Properties)
3.  Hover over the arrow beside the patient's name and choose one of the following from the drop-down list:
   1. Events and Activity - to view the Patient Events and Activities page which displays all data collected by RL6:Infection (Patient Events and Activities
   2. Inbox - to open the Patient's Inbox ( The RL6:Infection Inbox Page).
   3. Files - to view all files pertaining to the selected patient. (Surveillance File Components)
   4. Contact Tracing - to identify patients and their location within the hospital (Contact Tracing Results).
   5. Create New File - to create a new file for the selected patient. (Creating New Surveillance Files).

See the following topics for more details:

• Surveillance File Components
• File Widget Descriptions
• Adding File Details
• Accessing RL6:Infection File Properties
• Creating New Surveillance Files