Data Table - Children's - NICU Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVA NICU | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Target | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Source: National Healthcare Safety Network
Bloodstream infections associated with central venous catheters among babies admitted to the NICU at UVA Health Children’s Hospital.
Standardized Infection Ratio = A rate lower than 1 indicates fewer infections than predicted for a Level IV NICU.
A lower number is better.
Measured on an annual (one-year) basis.