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Game-Theoretic Surveillance Approaches for Hospital-Associated Infections
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Disease screening facilitates the reduction of disease prevalence in two ways: (1) by preventing transmission and (2) allowing for treatment of infected individuals. Hospitals choosing an optimal screening level must weigh the benefits of decreased… read more… Because of this interdependent relationship, one DU may have an incentive to "free-ride" off the screening … the disease prevalence declines. On the other hand, DUs may find it futile to invest in screening if they admit a … settings, and determine how the level of unit autonomy may effect screening decisions. Document …