The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services released its 2010 Healthcare-Associated Infections Report based on data from the 31 hospitals in the state.
The report, mandated by law, looks at the rates of specific HAIs, including central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections following heart, colon and knee surgeries. The report also provides data on hospitals' compliance with various patient safety measures, including infection prevention practices during central line insertions, the appropriate use of antimicrobials during surgical procedures and influenza vaccination among hospital staff.
Overall, statewide infection rates improved since 2009. A total of 114 HAIs were reported for 2010, compared with 134 in 2009. The overall observed number of HAIs in New Hampshire hospitals was 39 percent lower than expected, based on national data. There were 55 percent fewer central line-associated bloodstream infections and 35 percent fewer surgical site infections.
Statewide adherence to four infection-prevention practices during central line insertions was 96.8 percent; antimicrobial prophylaxis was given accurately more often than the national average; and the overall staff influenza vaccination rate was 77.4 percent, which has improved significantly since 2008.
Read the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services release on its 2010 Healthcare-Associated Infections Report.
New Mexico to Join Other States in Publicly Reporting Infections
Hospitals Showing Progress in Reporting Infection Data on National Network
The report, mandated by law, looks at the rates of specific HAIs, including central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections following heart, colon and knee surgeries. The report also provides data on hospitals' compliance with various patient safety measures, including infection prevention practices during central line insertions, the appropriate use of antimicrobials during surgical procedures and influenza vaccination among hospital staff.
Overall, statewide infection rates improved since 2009. A total of 114 HAIs were reported for 2010, compared with 134 in 2009. The overall observed number of HAIs in New Hampshire hospitals was 39 percent lower than expected, based on national data. There were 55 percent fewer central line-associated bloodstream infections and 35 percent fewer surgical site infections.
Statewide adherence to four infection-prevention practices during central line insertions was 96.8 percent; antimicrobial prophylaxis was given accurately more often than the national average; and the overall staff influenza vaccination rate was 77.4 percent, which has improved significantly since 2008.
Read the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services release on its 2010 Healthcare-Associated Infections Report.
Related Articles on Healthcare-Associated Infections:
Oregon Releases Data on Hospital-Acquired Infection RatesNew Mexico to Join Other States in Publicly Reporting Infections
Hospitals Showing Progress in Reporting Infection Data on National Network