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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
32 Complete Reporting: Unit Operational Limited Time
33 Complete Reporting: 50 or Less Central Line Days
34 Exempt: No Licensed Adult ICU Beds
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 SIR

Pediatric CLABSI

Ped. CLABSI Measure SIR

NICU CLABSI

NICU CLABSI Measure SIR