Surveillance Definitions of Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities: Revisiting the McGeer Criteria

Abstract

Infection surveillance definitions for long-term care facilities (ie, the McGeer Criteria) have not been updated since 1991. An expert consensus panel modified these definitions on the basis of a structured review of the literature. Significant changes were made to the criteria defining urinary tract and respiratory tract infections. New definitions were added for norovirus gastroenteritis and Clostridum difficile infections. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2012;33(10):965-977