In each region, a support centre for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections is responsible for implementing the health policy guidelines defined in article L. 1411-1 , with a view to preventing healthcare-associated infections:
1° Expertise and support for healthcare professionals, wherever and however they practise, in the prevention of healthcare-associated infections and resistance to anti-infectives;
2° Coordinating or leading networks of healthcare professionals involved in the prevention of healthcare-associated infections;
3° Investigating and following up the declarations mentioned in article R. 1413-79 and supporting their management at the request of the healthcare professionals concerned or the Regional Health Agency.
The centre is a member of the regional vigilance and support network for its region mentioned in article R. 1413-62. It participates in the work of this network, in particular on the organisation of health monitoring and vigilance.