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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.
ExportStatistical Significance
Statistically significantly better than state average or performing at the best possible rate
Not statistically significantly better or worse than state average
Statistically significantly worse than state average
Footnotes
Key | Description |
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33 | Complete Reporting: 50 or Less Central Line Days |
38 | Exempt: No Licensed PICU Beds |
39 | Exempt: No Licensed NICU Beds |
42 | Complete Reporting: Zero infections, but too few central line days to calculate a precise SIR |
169 | Exempt: No Licensed ICU Beds |
Adult CLABSI
Adult CLABSI Measure | Result | SIR | |
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Adult Medical/Surgical ICU
-
|
0 infections, 0 central-line days | N/A |
Pediatric CLABSI
Ped. CLABSI Measure | Result | SIR | |
---|---|---|---|
Pediatric Medical-Surgical ICU
-
|
N/A infections, N/A central-line days 169 | N/A 169 |
NICU CLABSI
NICU CLABSI Measure | Result | SIR | |
---|---|---|---|
Level III Neonatal ICU
-
|
N/A infections, N/A central-line days 169 | N/A 169 |