1° The nature of the infection and the dates and circumstances of its occurrence or, failing this, of its discovery;
2° A mention of the investigations carried out on the date of the declaration;
3° A statement of the initial measures taken to combat this infection and prevent its spread.
It is supplemented by an analysis of the causes of the infection carried out by the healthcare professionals concerned and by a corrective action plan designed to prevent recurrence.
An order issued by the Minister for Health specifies the content of the declaration form and the procedures for its electronic transmission.
This declaration is made under conditions that guarantee the anonymity of the patient(s) and professionals concerned, with the exception of the declarant. In particular, it does not include patients’ full names, addresses, dates of birth or the full names of the professionals involved in their care.