In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on healthcare-associated infections here
news
Healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial treatments in nursing homes ...
surveys/studies
2024 National Prevalence Survey of Healthcare-Associated Infections and ...
The disease
An infection is considered healthcare-associated if it occurs during or following a patient’s care (diagnostic, therapeutic, palliative, preventive, or educational), and if it was neither present nor in the incubation period at the start of care. The primary criterion defining a healthcare-assoc...
What We Do
Santé publique France’s initiatives regarding healthcare-associated infections are guided by the 2022–2025 National Strategy.
Santé publique France’s activities include:
epidemiological surveillance of healthcare-associated infections through:
coordinating national surveillance and prevention ...
Data
The healthcare-associated infection surveillance system led by Santé publique France makes it possible to track trends in specific HAI indicators.
The incidence of healthcare-associated infections is no longer declining
Since 1996, national prevalence surveys (NPS) of healthcare-associated infe...
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
enquêtes/études
SPIADI National Initiative. Observation of practices. Catheter insertion, catheter and line handling, and dressing changes for central catheters. Results of the OBSERVA4 survey conducted in 2025 and trends from 2023 to 2025
enquêtes/études
Surveillance of Infections Associated with Invasive Devices. SPIADI National Initiative. Results of the 2025 Surveillance Study and Trends from 2023 to 2025
In relation to
Antibiotic resistance
thematic dossier
Antibiotic resistance renders one or more antibiotics ineffective against a bacterial infection. This phenomenon can make it difficult, or even impossible, to treat certain infections.
Measles
thematic dossier
Measles is one of the most contagious infections, with potentially serious complications, and it can be eradicated worldwide. High vaccination coverage is essential to interrupt the spread of the...
