Table 1.
Characteristics of Responding Hospitals -Michigan Vs. Non-Michigan
| Characteristic | Michigan hospitals (n =78) | Non-Michigan hospitals (n = 392) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital bed size >=250 | 33% | 45% | 0.07 |
| Has hospitalists | 68% | 77% | 0.11 |
| Lead infection preventionist certified in infection control | 54% | 64% | 0.14 |
| Has system in place to monitor urinary catheter placement | 59% | 57% | 0.83 |
| Routinely monitors duration and/or discontinuation of urinary catheters | 60% | 39% | <0.001 |
| Has an established surveillance system for monitoring urinary tract infection rates | 59% | 79% | <0.001 |
| Regular use of alcohol-based hand rub for general infection prevention* | 90% | 95% | 0.17 |
| Leadership driving for a safety-centered institution*a | 82% | 77% | 0.38 |
| Would feel safe being treated at their respective institution*a | 72% | 77% | 0.40 |
| Strong to very strong perceived importance of urinary tract infection prevention* | 63% | 58% | 0.52 |
| Moderate to large increase in importance of urinary tract infection prevention as a result of the CMS rule change* | 64% | 65% | 1.00 |
*
As reported by each institution’s lead infection preventionist.
a
Survey questions were on a 5-point scale ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. “Agree” (4) and “Strongly agree” (5) responses are reflected in the table percentages.