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Patient Safety - Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs)

Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs)

Presented below are annual central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) occurring in critical care units, also known as intensive care units (ICUs). ICU-specific summary data for CLABSI are provided using the Standardized Infection Ratio(SIR). Statewide summaries of CLABSI data arranged by ICU type and hospital are also included.

Statistical Significance

Statistically significantly better than state average or performing at the best possible rate Statistically significantly better than state average or performing at the best possible rate
Not statistically significantly better or worse Not statistically significantly better or worse than state average
Statistically significantly worse than state average Statistically significantly worse than state average

Footnotes

Key Description
38 Exempt: No Licensed PICU Beds
39 Exempt: No Licensed NICU Beds
44 Complete Reporting: Too few central line days to calculate a precise SIR
169 Exempt: No Licensed ICU Beds

Adult CLABSI

Adult CLABSI Measure SIR

Pediatric CLABSI

Ped. CLABSI Measure SIR

NICU CLABSI

NICU CLABSI Measure SIR