A new Health Ministry report exposes wide disparities in hospital-acquired infection rates across Israeli hospitals, according to a ministry release.
A new Health Ministry report released Thursday morning details significant disparities in the rates of hospital-acquired infections among Israeli medical centers. The report, which includes a full ranking of hospitals, found that infection control measures vary widely across institutions, with some facilities reporting rates several times higher than others. The ministry has made the full list available online. The findings are expected to prompt renewed scrutiny of infection prevention protocols in Israeli hospitals, particularly in surgical and intensive care units.
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