Total infection and environmental surveillance system (TIES)

Abstract

In June 1975 Computer Sciences Corporation was engaged by Andersen 2000, Inc., an Atlanta, Georgia air sampler manufacturer, to produce a computerized system which would enable hospitals across the U.S. to monitor operating room air quality and track hospital patients' hospital and community-acquired infections. The system - TIES - is now complete and has already produced 4 cycles of monthly and quarterly reports for participating hospitals.