Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
HAIs: Reports and Data
KEY POINTS
Although significant progress has been made in preventing some healthcare-associated
infection types, there is much more work to be done.
CDC publishes data reports to help track progress and target areas that need assistance.
The data come from two complementary HAI surveillance systems, the National
Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and the Emerging Infections Program Healthcare-
Associated Infections – Community Interface (EIP HAIC).
Data highlights
One in 31
On any given day, about one in 31 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection.
From the National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress
At the national level, among acute care hospitals there were significant decreases observed for methicillin-resis
(MRSA) (16%), central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) (13%), C. difficile infection (CDI) (13%)
associated events (VAE) (5%) between 2022 and 2023. Surgical site infections (SSIs) following abdominal hys
colon surgery did not change when compared to 2022 standardized infection ratios, (SIRs).
Additionally, progress was made in reducing HAIs in other healthcare settings.
Among inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), there was a 14% decrease in hospital-onset C.difficile infecti
CAUTI; otherwise, there were no significant changes in CLABSI and hospital-onset MRSA 2023 SIRs compa
Among long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), there was a 13% decrease in hospital-onset C.difficile infe
significant changes in 2023 SIRs compared with 2022.
Highlights of 2023 state performance compared to the 2015 national baseline SIR of 1 from acute care hospita
, Keep Reading:
HAI and Antimicrobial Use Prevalence Surveys
HAI data reports
Current HAI Progress Report
Annual summary of national and state healthcare-associated infections.
FAQs about HAI Progress Report
Access frequently asked questions about CDC's Annual HAI Progress Report.
COVID-19 Impact on Healthcare-associated Infections
Data from the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) shows the impact of COVID-19 on HAIs.
Data sources for HAI and antimicrobial resistance
About the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
CDC's NHSN is the nation's most widely used HAI tracking system. NHSN provides facilities, states, regions, and
identify problem areas, measure progress of prevention efforts, and ultimately eliminate HAIs. In addition, NHSN
track antimicrobial use and resistance, blood safety errors and important healthcare process measures such as he
vaccine status and infection control adherence rates.
Keep Reading:
NHSN Data Reports
CDC's annual National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress Report (HAI Progress Report) provid
most commonly reported to CDC's NHSN. This report describes national and state progress in preventing central
infections (CLABSI), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), select surgical site infections (SSI), hosp
and hospital-onset methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia (bloodstream infections). The
accessible via the Data Portal; previous HAI Progress Reports are accessible in the Data Archive.
About the Emerging Infections Program Healthcare-Associated Infections – Com
HAIC)
CDC's Emerging Infections Programs (EIP) is a national resource utilized for surveillance, prevention, and control o
EIP is a network of state health departments and their collaborators in local health departments, academic institu
and public health and clinical laboratories; infection preventionists; and healthcare providers.
The EIP's Healthcare-associated Infections – Community Interface Activity (HAIC) engages a network of state hea
academic medical center partners to help answer critical questions about emerging HAI threats, advanced infectio
antibiotic resistance in the United States. Information gathered through this activity will play a key role in shaping
recommendations targeting HAI prevention.
Keep Reading:
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
HAIs: Reports and Data
KEY POINTS
Although significant progress has been made in preventing some healthcare-associated
infection types, there is much more work to be done.
CDC publishes data reports to help track progress and target areas that need assistance.
The data come from two complementary HAI surveillance systems, the National
Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and the Emerging Infections Program Healthcare-
Associated Infections – Community Interface (EIP HAIC).
Data highlights
One in 31
On any given day, about one in 31 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection.
From the National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress
At the national level, among acute care hospitals there were significant decreases observed for methicillin-resis
(MRSA) (16%), central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) (13%), C. difficile infection (CDI) (13%)
associated events (VAE) (5%) between 2022 and 2023. Surgical site infections (SSIs) following abdominal hys
colon surgery did not change when compared to 2022 standardized infection ratios, (SIRs).
Additionally, progress was made in reducing HAIs in other healthcare settings.
Among inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), there was a 14% decrease in hospital-onset C.difficile infecti
CAUTI; otherwise, there were no significant changes in CLABSI and hospital-onset MRSA 2023 SIRs compa
Among long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), there was a 13% decrease in hospital-onset C.difficile infe
significant changes in 2023 SIRs compared with 2022.
Highlights of 2023 state performance compared to the 2015 national baseline SIR of 1 from acute care hospita
, Keep Reading:
HAI and Antimicrobial Use Prevalence Surveys
HAI data reports
Current HAI Progress Report
Annual summary of national and state healthcare-associated infections.
FAQs about HAI Progress Report
Access frequently asked questions about CDC's Annual HAI Progress Report.
COVID-19 Impact on Healthcare-associated Infections
Data from the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) shows the impact of COVID-19 on HAIs.
Data sources for HAI and antimicrobial resistance
About the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
CDC's NHSN is the nation's most widely used HAI tracking system. NHSN provides facilities, states, regions, and
identify problem areas, measure progress of prevention efforts, and ultimately eliminate HAIs. In addition, NHSN
track antimicrobial use and resistance, blood safety errors and important healthcare process measures such as he
vaccine status and infection control adherence rates.
Keep Reading:
NHSN Data Reports
CDC's annual National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress Report (HAI Progress Report) provid
most commonly reported to CDC's NHSN. This report describes national and state progress in preventing central
infections (CLABSI), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), select surgical site infections (SSI), hosp
and hospital-onset methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia (bloodstream infections). The
accessible via the Data Portal; previous HAI Progress Reports are accessible in the Data Archive.
About the Emerging Infections Program Healthcare-Associated Infections – Com
HAIC)
CDC's Emerging Infections Programs (EIP) is a national resource utilized for surveillance, prevention, and control o
EIP is a network of state health departments and their collaborators in local health departments, academic institu
and public health and clinical laboratories; infection preventionists; and healthcare providers.
The EIP's Healthcare-associated Infections – Community Interface Activity (HAIC) engages a network of state hea
academic medical center partners to help answer critical questions about emerging HAI threats, advanced infectio
antibiotic resistance in the United States. Information gathered through this activity will play a key role in shaping
recommendations targeting HAI prevention.
Keep Reading:
