Predicting Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs)

Hospital or Healthcare acquired infections (HAIs), such as central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a huge problem for patients and providers. An estimated 250,000 CLABSIs occur in the U.S. annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Patient mortality rates associated with CLABSI are up to 25 percent and the cost of the infection is up to $36,000 per episode, according to the CDC.

Opportunity

Using AI driven models, providers can predict which patients are most likely to develop central-line infections by looking and a variety of data including patient information, treatment history and staff history. With this prediction, clinicians can monitor high-risk patients and intervene to reduce risk. AI driven models can also identify the reasons for increased risk and provide reason codes that point clinicians to recommended treatments and preventative measures for future patients.

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