Cook Children's annual report and community benefits
Cook Children's annual report and community benefits
Cook Children's annual report and community benefits
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Central lines (IVs inserted into large veins) are critical for treating many of our patients.<br />
<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Home Health continues to reduce central-line associated blood stream infections<br />
per 1,000 central line days dropping from 1.44 in 2008 to .53 in<br />
March 2012. The national average is .85.<br />
(Source: Child Health Corporation of America, Home Healthcare Group Average, 2012.)<br />
<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center central-line associated blood stream infections per 1,000 central<br />
line days has decreased from 5.90 in 2009 to .73 in March 2012.<br />
(Source: <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Medical Center, March 2012.)<br />
Immunizations are an important factor in preventing many childhood illnesses. <strong>Cook</strong> Children’s leads<br />
the way with immunization rates in our primary care offices at<br />
nearly 100 percent. The state average is 80 percent.<br />
(Source: Centers for Disease Control <strong>and</strong> Prevention, Immunization Rates Report, Morbidity <strong>and</strong> Mortality Weekly Report, September 7, 2012.)<br />
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