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. 2016 Mar 11;31(3):525–534. doi: 10.3904/kjim.2015.103

Table 2.

Distribution of HCAP (n = 117)

HCAP Number
1a 37
2b 35
3c 37
4d 8

The numbers add up to more than the total, as many patients presented more than one HCAP criteria.

HCAP, healthcare-acquired pneumonia.

a

Hospitalization in an acute care hospital for 2 or more days within 90 days of the infection.

b

Infusion therapy, such as intravenous antibiotic therapy, chemotherapy, or wound care, within 30 days of a current infection.

c

Residence in a nursing home or long-term care facility.

d

Regular attendance at a dialysis clinic, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.