7%
overall decrease in CLABSIs between 2018 and 2019 with the largest decrease in NICUs (13%).
8%
overall decrease in CAUTIs between 2018 and 2019 with the largest decrease in ICUs (12%).
2%
overall increase in VAEs between 2018 and 2019 with an increase observed in ICUs.
18%
approximate decrease in hospital onset C. difficile infections between 2018 and 2019.
3%
overall decrease in central line device utilization between 2018 and 2019 with the largest decrease in ICUs (3%).
7%
overall decrease in urinary catheter device utilization between 2018 and 2019 with the largest decrease in wards (7%).
3%
overall increase in ventilator utilization between 2018 and 2019 with increase observed in ICUs.
1
in 31 patients approximately each day has at least one infection in association with his or her hospital care, underscoring the need for improvements in patient care practices in U.S. healthcare facilities.
Citation: 2019 National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress Report, Executive Summary, https://www.cdc.gov/hai/data/portal/progress-report.html#2018
