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Infection Rate

Definition of this KPI:
The rate of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) such as bloodstream or surgical site infections. A lower rate indicates effective infection control practices.


  • This KPI can be calculated as: (Number of HAIs / Total patient days) × 1,000
  • The KPI will be measured as: ratio (number)
  • How to interpret the KPI: lower is better
  • The strategic objective to measure with this KPI: Minimize hospital-acquired infections to improve patient safety.
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