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How Much Does MRSA HAI Cost?<br />

No MRSA HAI<br />

(n=5796)<br />

LOS ≥8d<br />

MRSA HAI<br />

(n=178)<br />

Mean Total<br />

Cost<br />

$50,013 $42,363,<br />

$57,662<br />

$73,795 $63,743,<br />

$83,847<br />

Excess $23,783 $16,771,<br />

$30,794<br />

95% CI Mean Profit/Loss 95% CI<br />

-$25,000 -$28,883,<br />

-$21,116<br />

-$35,479 -$42,034,<br />

-$28,923<br />

-$10,479 -$16,110,<br />

-$4,848<br />

LR Peterson et al, Jt Com J Qual Pt Safety, 33:732-8, 2007

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