NPR relied on public data recently posted on CMS’ Hospital Compare website. The new data includes 1,146 hospitals. Data was not published for another 2,232 hospitals because of insufficient data or the hospital did not have an ICU. Here are notable findings from the NPR analysis:
• Hospitals in Maryland, Mississippi, Louisiana, Maine and New Hampshire had the highest risk for CLABSIs.
• Hospitals in Hawaii, Alaska, South Dakota, Kansas and Indiana had the lowest risk for CLABSIs.
• 386 hospitals reported no central line infections in the first three months of 2011.
Related Articles on CLABSIs:
HHS to Begin Publishing CLABSI Rates on Hospital Compare Site
South Carolina Lists Infection Rates by Hospital Size
CDC Report Outlines 2010 Data on Device-Related Quality, Outcomes
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.