Types of Healthcare-Associated Infections

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) pose a significant threat to both patients and also healthcare providers across the entire healthcare continuum of care.

Infections Can Cause Significant Mortality and Morbidity

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains robust tracking mechanisms to monitor the current incidence of HAIs across multiple different types of clinical care settings. This section provides a comprehensive overview of the most common types of HAIs as well as the typical causative pathogens that result in patient infection.

Surgical Site Infection (SSI)

Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
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Adult HAP & VAP Guidance
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HAP Prevention
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Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections
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Frequently Asked Questions for Patients
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Guidelines to Prevent CAUTIs
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CAUTI TAP Facility Assessment
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Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)

Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
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CLABSI Resources
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CLABSI Prevention Checklist
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Guidelines to Prevent CLABSI
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CLABSI Tap Facility Assessment
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Selected Diseases and Microorganisms

CDI Targeted Assessment for Prevention
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Sepsis

Sepsis Alliance
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CDC Sepsis Campaign
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Other

Targeted Assessment for Prevention (TAP Strategy)
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