The notified standard is binding throughout national territory and establishes guidelines for the epidemiological surveillance, prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections in all medical healthcare facilities that form part of the national health system.

Proyecto de Norma Oficial Mexicana PROY-NOM-045-SSA-2026, Para la vigilancia epidemiológica, prevención y control de las infecciones asociadas a la atención de la salud (Draft Mexican Official Standard PROY-NOM-045-SSA-2026 on the epidemiological surveillance, prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections)

The notified draft standard seeks to establish mandatory provisions for the epidemiological surveillance, prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections, with a view to improving patient safety and healthcare quality and reducing the risk of complications and death.