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Healthcare-Associated Infections
Hospitals in Illinois are participating in programs to reduce the number of infections acquired during hospital stays. While it is difficult to reduce infections to zero, following specific protocols can greatly reduce the risk.
The Hospital Report Card Act (Illinois Public Act 93-563) requires Illinois hospitals to report central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) as well as surgical site infections (SSIs). As of January 1, 2012, hospitals are also mandated to report Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infections and Clostridioides difficileinfections. Infections are reported through the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance system. The Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) , a summary measure used to determine whether infection data are statistically different from the national average, is presented for each type of infection shown below. Read more about healthcare-associated infections in Illinois . To learn more about the data collection methods using the CDC's National Health Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance system, read the Report Card methodology .
Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infections
Facility-wide Healthcare Facility Onset Incidence Rates for CDI and MRSA are presented below. These rates are based on results of laboratory tests that were obtained on or after day four of an inpatient stay and do not consider presence or timing of clinical signs or symptoms. The Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) is presented, which is a summary measure used to determine if rates of CDI and MRSA bloodstream infections are statistically different from the national average. Statewide summaries of CDI and MRSA data arranged by hospital are also included. Note: Starting with 2016 data, new methods for risk adjustment were used.
Statistical Significance
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42 | Complete Reporting: Zero infections, but too few central line days to calculate a precise SIR |
43 | Complete Reporting: Zero infections, but too few central line days to calculate a precise SIR |
44 | Complete Reporting: Too few central line days to calculate a precise SIR |
46 | Complete Reporting: Zero infections. Number of reported events is not significantly different than predicted |
117 | Complete Reporting: Zero infections. Number of reported events is not significantly different than predicted |
Healthcare Facility Onset Incidence Rate | Result | SIR | |
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood stream infections
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15 infections, 233430 patient days | 0.83 | |
DescriptionMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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15 infections, 238141 patient days | 0.81 | |
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20 infections, 238817 patient days | 0.97 | |
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16 infections, 217337 patient days | 0.94 | |
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17 infections, 215998 patient days | 0.94 | |
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9 infections, 206561 patient days | 0.40 | |
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6 infections, 202075 patient days | 0.45 | |
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7 infections, 197279 patient days | 0.42 | |
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16 infections, 185216 patient days | 0.92 | |
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10 infections, 176765 patient days | 0.55 | |
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23 infections, 163834 patient days | 1.35 | |
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20 infections, 154403 patient days | 1.19 | |
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8 infections, 76102 patient days | 1.05 | |
Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI)
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120 infections, 213222 patient days | 0.63 | |
DescriptionClostridium difficile infections summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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99 infections, 216685 patient days | 0.54 | |
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114 infections, 217871 patient days | 0.61 | |
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113 infections, 195196 patient days | 0.65 | |
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113 infections, 197687 patient days | 0.57 | |
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181 infections, 185769 patient days | 0.96 | |
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211 infections, 179872 patient days | 1.10 | |
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189 infections, 171434 patient days | 1.01 | |
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203 infections, 168125 patient days | 1.20 | |
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213 infections, 154366 patient days | 2.00 | |
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195 infections, 141442 patient days | 1.37 | |
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174 infections, 136014 patient days | 1.33 |
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
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Description
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42 | Complete Reporting: Zero infections, but too few central line days to calculate a precise SIR |
43 | Complete Reporting: Zero infections, but too few central line days to calculate a precise SIR |
44 | Complete Reporting: Too few central line days to calculate a precise SIR |
46 | Complete Reporting: Zero infections. Number of reported events is not significantly different than predicted |
117 | Complete Reporting: Zero infections. Number of reported events is not significantly different than predicted |
Adult CLABSI
Adult CLABSI Measure | Result | SIR | |
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Adult Neurosurgical ICU
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0 infections, 1031 central-line days | 0.00 | |
DescriptionCentral Line-associated Bloodstream Infection data in the Adult Neurosurgical ICU Summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio. Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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1 infections, 1109 central-line days | 0.80 | |
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1 infections, 1201 central-line days | 0.74 | |
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1 infections, 1245 central-line days | 0.71 | |
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0 infections, 1114 central-line days 117 | 0.00 117 | |
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2 infections, 1257 central-line days | 1.41 | |
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2 infections, 1076 central-line days | 1.65 | |
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1 infections, 1110 central-line days | 0.80 | |
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1 infections, 1378 central-line days | 0.29 | |
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1 infections, 1538 central-line days | 0.26 | |
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0 infections, 1469 central-line days | 0.00 | |
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0 infections, 1370 central-line days 43 | 0.00 43 | |
Adult Surgical Cardiothoracic ICU
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9 infections, 6904 central-line days | 1.16 | |
DescriptionCentral Line-associated Bloodstream Infection data in the Adult Surgical Cardiothoracic ICU Summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio. Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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6 infections, 7487 central-line days | 0.71 | |
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5 infections, 7093 central-line days | 0.63 | |
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5 infections, 6199 central-line days | 0.72 | |
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10 infections, 7634 central-line days | 1.16 | |
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4 infections, 6881 central-line days | 0.52 | |
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9 infections, 6731 central-line days | 1.19 | |
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7 infections, 4329 central-line days | 1.43 | |
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2 infections, 3209 central-line days | 0.45 | |
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0 infections, 3468 central-line days | 0.00 | |
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1 infections, 3042 central-line days | 0.24 | |
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1 infections, 2559 central-line days | 0.28 | |
Adult Medical Cardiac ICU
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1 infections, 1290 central-line days | 0.69 | |
DescriptionCentral Line-associated Bloodstream Infection data in the Adult Medical Cardiac ICU Summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio. Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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3 infections, 1736 central-line days | 0.86 | |
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3 infections, 2847 central-line days | 0.53 | |
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1 infections, 1756 central-line days | 0.29 | |
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3 infections, 2023 central-line days | 0.74 | |
Adult Burn ICU
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0 infections, 715 central-line days | 0.00 | |
DescriptionCentral Line-associated Bloodstream Infection data in the Adult Burn ICU Summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio. Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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0 infections, 863 central-line days 117 | 0.00 117 | |
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2 infections, 1015 central-line days | 0.58 | |
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0 infections, 699 central-line days 117 | 0.00 117 | |
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1 infections, 899 central-line days | 0.33 | |
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1 infections, 585 central-line days | 0.50 | |
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1 infections, 840 central-line days | 0.35 | |
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0 infections, 696 central-line days 117 | 0.00 117 | |
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0 infections, 561 central-line days | 0.00 | |
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0 infections, 548 central-line days | 0.00 | |
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0 infections, 531 central-line days 46 | 0.00 46 | |
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0 infections, 535 central-line days 43 | 0.00 43 | |
Adult Surgical ICU
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3 infections, 2773 central-line days | 0.96 | |
DescriptionCentral Line-associated Bloodstream Infection data in the Adult Surgical ICU summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio. Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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3 infections, 2982 central-line days | 0.89 | |
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1 infections, 2408 central-line days | 0.37 | |
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2 infections, 2370 central-line days | 0.75 | |
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1 infections, 1857 central-line days | 0.50 | |
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1 infections, 1538 central-line days | 0.28 | |
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2 infections, 2038 central-line days | 0.43 | |
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1 infections, 1863 central-line days | 0.23 | |
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0 infections, 1768 central-line days | 0.00 | |
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2 infections, 1672 central-line days | 0.52 | |
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1 infections, 2006 central-line days | 0.22 | |
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1 infections, 1812 central-line days | 0.24 | |
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1 infections, 900 central-line days | 1.11 | |
Adult Medical ICU
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2 infections, 1074 central-line days | 1.65 | |
DescriptionCentral Line-associated Bloodstream Infection data in the Adult Medical ICU summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio. Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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2 infections, 1386 central-line days | 1.28 | |
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0 infections, 997 central-line days 117 | 0.00 117 | |
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1 infections, 835 central-line days | N/A | |
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4 infections, 2202 central-line days | 1.61 | |
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5 infections, 2199 central-line days | 2.02 | |
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3 infections, 1962 central-line days | 1.36 | |
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3 infections, 4427 central-line days | 0.60 | |
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3 infections, 2792 central-line days | 0.41 | |
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3 infections, 3072 central-line days | 0.38 | |
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1 infections, 3259 central-line days | 0.12 | |
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0 infections, 3317 central-line days | 0.00 | |
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2 infections, 2901 central-line days | 0.27 | |
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3 infections, 3077 central-line days | 0.38 | |
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12 infections, 2910 central-line days | 1.59 | |
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4 infections, 1562 central-line days | 2.56 | |
Adult Medical ICU, Second Unit
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4 infections, 1808 central-line days | 1.96 | |
DescriptionCentral Line-associated Bloodstream Infection data in the Adult Medical ICU summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio. Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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2 infections, 2106 central-line days | 0.84 | |
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1 infections, 2299 central-line days | 0.39 | |
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1 infections, 1761 central-line days | 0.50 | |
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3 infections, 1959 central-line days | 1.36 | |
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1 infections, 1760 central-line days | 0.50 | |
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1 infections, 1751 central-line days | 0.51 | |
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2 infections, 1865 central-line days | 0.41 | |
Adult Medical ICU, Third Unit
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1 infections, 1723 central-line days | 0.51 | |
DescriptionCentral Line-associated Bloodstream Infection data in the Adult Medical ICU summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio. Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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2 infections, 2229 central-line days | 0.80 | |
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0 infections, 2053 central-line days 117 | 0.00 117 | |
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1 infections, 2003 central-line days | 0.44 | |
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0 infections, 184 central-line days 42 | N/A 42 |
Pediatric CLABSI
Ped. CLABSI Measure | Result | SIR | |
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Pediatric Medical-Surgical ICU
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6 infections, 3545 central-line days | 1.18 | |
DescriptionCentral Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) data in the Medical-Surgical Pediatric ICU summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio. Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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6 infections, 3477 central-line days | 1.20 | |
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4 infections, 3557 central-line days | 0.78 | |
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3 infections, 2432 central-line days | 0.86 | |
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2 infections, 2275 central-line days | 0.61 | |
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5 infections, 2001 central-line days | 1.74 | |
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1 infections, 2107 central-line days | 0.33 | |
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3 infections, 2899 central-line days | 0.72 | |
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5 infections, 3029 central-line days | 0.55 | |
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0 infections, 2337 central-line days | 0.00 | |
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2 infections, 2575 central-line days | 0.26 | |
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4 infections, 2548 central-line days | 0.52 | |
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4 infections, 2624 central-line days | 0.51 | |
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0 infections, 2249 central-line days | 0.00 | |
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0 infections, 1248 central-line days | 0.00 | |
Pediatric Cardiothoracic ICU
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1 infections, 861 central-line days | 0.81 | |
DescriptionCentral Line-associated Bloodstream Infection data in the Pediatric Cardiothoracic ICU summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio. Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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1 infections, 804 central-line days | 0.86 | |
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0 infections, 797 central-line days 117 | 0.00 117 | |
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1 infections, 348 central-line days 44 | N/A 44 | |
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0 infections, 287 central-line days 42 | N/A 42 | |
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0 infections, 181 central-line days 42 | N/A 42 | |
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2 infections, 318 central-line days | 1.91 | |
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0 infections, 374 central-line days 43 | 0.00 43 | |
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0 infections, 429 central-line days 43 | 0.00 43 | |
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1 infections, 334 central-line days | 0.91 | |
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0 infections, 209 central-line days | 0.00 |
NICU CLABSI
NICU CLABSI Measure | Result | SIR | |
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Level II/III Neonatal ICU
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0 infections, 53 central-line days | N/A | |
DescriptionCentral Line-associated Bloodstream Infection data in the Level II/III Neonatal ICU summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio. Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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0 infections, 151 central-line days 42 | N/A 42 | |
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0 infections, 64 central-line days 42 | N/A 42 | |
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0 infections, 101 central-line days 42 | N/A 42 | |
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0 infections, 125 central-line days 42 | N/A 42 | |
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0 infections, 133 central-line days 42 | N/A 42 | |
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0 infections, 575 central-line days 42 | N/A 42 | |
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0 infections, 562 central-line days 44 | N/A 44 | |
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0 infections, 110 central-line days 42 | N/A 42 | |
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0 infections, 185 central-line days 42 | N/A 42 | |
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0 infections, 129 central-line days 43 | N/A 43 | |
Level III Neonatal ICU
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2 infections, 4413 central-line days | 0.31 | |
DescriptionCentral Line-associated Bloodstream Infection data in the Level III Neonatal ICU summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio. Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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4 infections, 6925 central-line days | 0.41 | |
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3 infections, 6525 central-line days | 0.34 | |
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7 infections, 7026 central-line days | 0.67 | |
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4 infections, 5313 central-line days | 0.59 | |
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6 infections, 5692 central-line days | 0.88 | |
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3 infections, 7494 central-line days | 0.25 | |
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6 infections, 9094 central-line days | 0.47 | |
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4 infections, 6729 central-line days | 0.24 | |
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4 infections, 6716 central-line days | 0.26 | |
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4 infections, 6987 central-line days | 0.25 | |
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6 infections, 7117 central-line days | 0.38 | |
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8 infections, 6891 central-line days | 0.45 | |
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9 infections, 7559 central-line days | 0.50 | |
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4 infections, 2997 central-line days | 0.49 |
Surgical Site Infections (SSIs)
Presented below are data for surgical site infections associated with coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) and total knee replacement surgery (KPROs) using the Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) . Superficial and secondary surgical site infections are not included in the summary data below. Statewide summaries of surgical site infection data arranged by surgical procedure ( CABG , KPRO ) and hospital are also included.
Statistical Significance
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Description
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42 | Complete Reporting: Zero infections, but too few central line days to calculate a precise SIR |
43 | Complete Reporting: Zero infections, but too few central line days to calculate a precise SIR |
44 | Complete Reporting: Too few central line days to calculate a precise SIR |
46 | Complete Reporting: Zero infections. Number of reported events is not significantly different than predicted |
117 | Complete Reporting: Zero infections. Number of reported events is not significantly different than predicted |
SSI Measure | Result | SIR | |
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Total Knee Replacement Surgery
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1 infections, 326 procedures | 0.50 | |
DescriptionSurgical Site Infections Associated with Total Knee Replacement Surgery Summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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2 infections, 412 procedures | 0.83 | |
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3 infections, 370 procedures | 1.39 | |
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1 infections, 314 procedures | 0.47 | |
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1 infections, 285 procedures | 0.54 | |
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2 infections, 281 procedures | 0.73 | |
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0 infections, 275 procedures | 0.00 | |
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0 infections, 226 procedures 117 | 0.00 117 | |
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0 infections, 182 procedures 117 | 0.00 117 | |
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1 infections, 244 procedures | 0.41 | |
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0 infections, 242 procedures 46 | 0.00 46 | |
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
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0 infections, 220 procedures 117 | 0.00 117 | |
DescriptionSurgical Site Infections Associated with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Summarized as a Standardized Infection Ratio Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | Rating | |
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0 infections, 210 procedures 117 | 0.00 117 | |
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2 infections, 237 procedures | 0.78 | |
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1 infections, 174 procedures | 0.40 | |
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1 infections, 147 procedures | 0.39 | |
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0 infections, 152 procedures | 0.00 | |
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0 infections, 149 procedures 117 | 0.00 117 | |
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0 infections, 114 procedures 117 | 0.00 117 | |
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2 infections, 124 procedures | 0.98 | |
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0 infections, 155 procedures 46 | 0.00 46 |
Immunization Practices
Illinois hospitals are focusing their efforts on boosting immunization treatments and strengthening patient safety protocols. The objective is not merely achieving statistical success, but also enhancing the quality of care and patient well-being.
Data on immunization measures in Illinois hospitals is available through the Medicare comparison tool at medicare.gov/hospitalcompare . This tool provides valuable insights, allowing patients and their families to gauge the quality of care and safety practices at local hospitals, helping them make informed healthcare decisions.
In the realm of Patient Safety, a host of measures are assessed, with risk-adjusted rates available for each. These measures encompass various aspects of patient care and treatment outcomes. However, interpreting these metrics requires an understanding of the complexity and context-specific nature of healthcare.
Immunization
These indicators are used to measure immunization treatments at hospitals. This data comes from medicare.gov/hospitalcompare .
Measure | Result | ||
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Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination
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96.00 % | ||
DescriptionInfluenza Vaccination Coverage among Healthcare Personnel Historical Data |
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Measure | Result | ||
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95.00 % | ||
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95.00 % | ||
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95.00 % | ||
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95.00 % | ||
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92.00 % |