Despite uneven progress, U.S. moving in positive direction toward eliminating serious infections
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2012. A new state-by-state breakdown of health care-associated infections shows reductions in infection rates across the country. The report also pinpoints that some medical procedures will require stronger infection prevention efforts to maximize patient safety.
Background
The report includes a summary measure called a standardized infection ratio, which allows tracking of prevention efforts over time. The data in the…
