New data on hospital infections

Consumer Corner February 4, 2012 Consumer Reports 1

HHS has released bloodstream-infection rates in intensive care units for 1,146 hospitals. Consumer Reports provides links to the new data, which focus on infections...

HHS has released bloodstream-infection rates in intensive care units for 1,146 hospitals. Consumer Reports provides links to the new data, which focus on infections caused by central lines — catheters used to provide nutrition, fluid, and medication.