Some good news for a change...

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This week CDC announced progress made on reducing healthcare associated infections. Analyzing 2010 data from the National Healthcare Safety Network, CDC found:
  • A 33% reduction in central line-associated bloodstream infections (35% reduction in ICU patients and a 26% reduction in non-ICU patients). 
  • A 7% reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections throughout hospitals
  • A 10% reduction in surgical site infections
  • An 18% reduction in the number of people developing health care-associated invasive MRSA infections

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