Public Board of Directors papers 29.09.22

4. Effective

4.1 - Healthcare Associated Infections

There were 7 cases of C-Difficile, 4 cases of E-Coli, 1 cases of MSSA & 1 case of Klebsiella in August that were deemed attributable to the Trust. No lapses in care have been identified.

Definitions COCA - Cdiff: Is not categorised HOHA and the patient has not been discharged from the same reporting organisation in the 84 days prior to the specimen date (where day 1 is the specimen date) E.coli, Klebs, Pseudo, MSSA, MRSA: Is not categorised HOHA and the patient has not been discharged from the same reporting organisation in the 28 days prior to the specimen date (where day 1 is the specimen date)

COIA - Symptoms commenced within first two days of admission and has been an inpatient in the trust in the past 4 weeks COHA - Symptoms commenced within first two days of admission and inpatient in the past 12 weeks (but not past 4 weeks) HOHA - Symptoms commenced within first two days of admission (No admission in past 12 weeks) 56

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