Table 2.
The distribution of HAIs.
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAI rate | ||||||
| Clinics | 1.27 | 0.95 | 0.84 | 0.93 | 0.81 | 0.92 |
| ICUs | 6.82 | 6.38 | 4.81 | 5.29 | 5.91 | 5.73 |
| HAI density | ||||||
| Clinics | 2.68 | 2.00 | 1.60 | 1.56 | 1.36 | 1.70 |
| ICUs | 17.61 | 13.35 | 8.83 | 9.92 | 9.63 | 10.31 |
| CA-UTIs | 0.99 | 2.89 | 2.49 | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.99 |
| CLA-BSIs | 2.29 | 9.44 | 1.91 | 2.90 | 3.55 | 4.02 |
| VAP | 17.60 | 13.70 | 7.89 | 10.60 | 8.10 | 11.57 |
HAI: healthcare-associated infection; ICU: intensive care unit; CA-UTIs: catheter-associated urinary tract infections; CLA-BSIs: central line–associated bloodstream infections; VAP: ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Total number of healthcare-associated infections: 1050.
Total number of inpatients: 53,716.
Total patient days: 293,068.