Respiratory Institute Outcomes
Critical Care Medicine
Hospital-Acquired Infections
The goal of the Respiratory Institute is zero hospital-acquired infections. The institute’s quality team leads a multidisciplinary process to analyze and refine patient care to achieve that goal.
MICU Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Standard Infection Ratio (SIR)
2020 – 2022
CLABSI = central line-associated bloodstream infection, MICU = Medical Intensive Care Unit, SIR = standard infection ratio
The MICU team continues to work to minimize the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
MICU Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Standard Infection Ratio (SIR)
2020 – 2022
CAUTI = catheter-associated urinary tract infection, MICU = Medical Intensive Care Unit, SIR = standard infection ratio
The number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) remains well below the 1.0 SIR predicted target. The MICU's aim is to reduce the risk of CAUTI by maintaining prevention best practices.
