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HAI-1     Reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI).
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Baseline: 1.00 Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) was reported in 2006–08.
Target: 0.25 SIR or 75 percent reduction.
Target-Setting Method: Consistency with national programs/regulations/policies/laws.
Data Source: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), CDC
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HAI-2     Reduce invasive healthcare-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections
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Baseline: 26.24 infections per 100,000 persons were reported in 2007–08.
Target: 6.56 infections per 100,000 persons or 75 percent reduction.
Target-Setting Method: Consistency with national programs/regulations/policies/laws.
Data Source: Emerging Infections Program (EIP) network Active Bacterial Core surveillance (ABCs), CDC
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