Compared to 2015, all states but one performed better on at least two infection types
National healthcare-associated infections decreased in 2018, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Acute-care hospitals reduced Clostridium difficile infections by 12 percent, according to a new CDC report.
Compared to 2015, all states but one performed better on at least two infection types.
The report, along with the detailed technical tables, provides national- and state-level data about HAIs incidence during 2018.
November 8, 2019
Topic Area: Infection Control
Designing for Caregiver-Centered Support SpacesWhen healthcare environments are designed to meet the needs of caregivers and patients, everyone who relies on the system experiences better outcomes.
Novant Health Gets Approval for Wesley Chapel Medical CenterThe 32-bed hospital will be located in Monroe and is expected to be completed in 2030.
Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians Falls Victim to Data BreachOn February 2, 2026, Rocky Mountain confirmed that certain patient information may have been compromised because of a data security incident.
The Disconnect Between EVS and Clinical TeamsA recent study shows that EVS feels disconnected from the clinical community, leading to negative experiences.
Nemours Children's Hospital Opens Institute for Maternal Fetal Health in DelawareThe Institute for Maternal Fetal Health represents a comprehensive approach to supporting expectant patients who receive a complex diagnosis during pregnancy.