Understanding Hospital-Onset Bacteremia (HOB):
New Measures, Critical Insights
As Hospital-Onset Bacteremia (HOB) emerges as a key quality measure, many healthcare leaders are evaluating their current infection prevention protocols to identify potential gaps.
HOB rates directly impact patient safety and clinical outcomes. Universal nasal decolonization—which addresses the endogenous carriage of healthcare-associated pathogens—can serve as a valuable complement to existing skin antisepsis protocols and strengthen your comprehensive prevention strategy.
Download the attached document. Areas covered include:
- CDC Proposed Changes in Surveillance and Reporting
- Why HOB is a Critical Focus for Institutions
- A Hidden Risk: Endogenous Microorganism Carriage
- Universal Decolonization: A Proactive Strategy
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