HISWA reports
A key function of the HCAIU is to produce the HISWA reports. These reports are provided regularly for all indicators submitted to HISWA and include:
- Routine and ad hoc individual hospital reports accessible via automated reporting function on the HISWA database
- Aggregated quarterly reports available on the HCAIU website
- Annual aggregated data report published in hard copy and available on the HCAIU website
In addition the following reports are generated for mandatory indicators:
- Monthly MRSA inpatient infection report by Area Health Service and Hospital for the Director General of Health
- Annual mandatory indicator report by hospital for the Director General of Health, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Executives of Area Health Services / Hospitals
- Monthly MRSA inpatient infection report for the Four Hour Rule Reporting Program
Infection rates are risk-adjusted where possible to reflect differences in clinical case-mix between participating hospitals. Aggregation allows for system-wide priority setting, evaluation and benchmarking.
A brief explanation of the rates used in HISWA reports can be found in the Interpretation of reports flyer (PDF 190 KB)
Reports are available for up to 12 months after publication on this webpage. If you would like a copy of an older report, please contact us .
Annual reports
Summary and detailed analysis (de-identified) of all data submitted to HISWA for each financial year
Annual report 2009 - 2010 (PDF 6.3MB)
Aggregate reports
Summary and brief analysis (de-identified) of data submitted to HISWA for each quarter
HISWA aggeregate report Q3 2011 (PDF 291KB)
HISWA aggregate report Q2 2011 (PDF 269KB)
HISWA aggregate report Q1 2011 (PDF 383KB)
HISWA aggregate report Q4 2010 (PDF 381KB)
Other reports
Results of other surveillance activities and projects
Hand Hygiene Australia Audit Report Period 1 2011 (PDF 272KB)
