By definition, hais are infections that happen within Cdc's nhsn is the nation's most widely used hai tracking system Three days after discharge from a hospital or surgical center
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Thirty days of a surgical procedure
Anyone receiving care at a healthcare facility can get nosocomial infections.
Healthcare associated infections (hai) are acquired by patients during the course of receiving treatment for other conditions within a healthcare setting Hais are one of the top 10 causes of death in the united states. Ahrq has research, tools, programs and resources on hais and how clinicians can prevent or reduce them 1 they may develop as a direct result of medical or surgical interventions, or via transmission in the hospital environment
Hais are a serious threat to healthcare safety Preventing hais is a top priority for cdc and its partners in public health and health care. Ahrq funds both research and implementation projects that Advance the science of hai prevention
Develop more effective approaches for reducing hais
Help clinicians apply proven methods to prevent hais. The compendium was developed collaboratively by shea, idsa, apic, aha, the joint commission, and other leading organizations to provide practical, expert guidance to help hospitals prioritize and implement hai prevention efforts effectively. Learn the steps that patients and their families can take to prevent hais Find information for health care and public health professionals on hais, prevention measures, and educational resources
See charts with hai data Find contact information for program staff and infection preventionists.