Healthcare-Associated Infections - Bronson Methodist Hospital
Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are serious conditions that occur in some patients in the hospital. Many HAIs occur when devices, such as central lines and urinary catheters, are inserted into the body. Bronson Methodist Hospital tries to prevent HAIs by following guidelines for safe care.
Infections
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4/1/2018 to 3/31/2019
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Bronson Methodist Hospital |
National Benchmark |
| Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in ICUs and select wards. |
Better than the National Benchmark |
1 |
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Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) in ICU's and select areas.
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No Different than National Benchmark |
1 |
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Surgical site infections (SSI) from colon surgery.
Lower numbers are better
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No Different than National Benchmark
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1 |
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Surgical site infections (SSI) from abdominal hysterectomy.
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No Different than National Benchmark
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1 |
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) blood infections.
Lower numbers are better
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No Different than National Benchmark
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1 |
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Clostridium difficile (C.diff.) intestinal infections.
Lower numbers are better
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No Different than National Benchmark |
1 |
