CDC reports drops in HAI rates
April 24, 2012
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced good news for healthcare-associated infections:
The agency reported a 32% reduction in central line-associated blood stream infections (CLASBI) rates among hospitals reporting CLABSI data to its National Healthcare Safety Network in 2010.
In addition, these hospitals reported 6% fewer catheter-associated urinary tract infections and 8% fewer surgical site infections compared to rates reported in 2010.
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