What is a Central-Line Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLI-BSI)?
When a patient requires long-term access to medication or fluids through an IV, a central line is put in place. A central line blood stream infection can occur when bacteria and/or fungi enters the blood stream, causing a patient to become sick. The bacteria can come from a variety of places (e.g., skin, wounds, environment, etc.), though it most often comes from the patient’s skin. Hospitals follow best practices on how to prevent bacteria from entering into a central line.
October - December 2011 Number of CLI Cases - 0
Rate (per 1,000 patient days) - 0
July – September 2011 Number of CLI Cases – 0
Rate (per 1,000 patient days) - 0
April - June 2011 Number of CLI Cases - 0
Rate (per 1,000 patient days) - 0
January - March 2011 Number of CLI Cases - 0
Rate (per 1,000 patient days) - 0