The burden of healthcare-associated infections in New Zealand public hospitals 2021

Abstract: Background:
There are no contemporary data on the burden of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in New Zealand.

Objectives:
To estimate the economic burden of HAIs in adults in New Zealand public hospitals by number and monetary value of bed days lost; number of deaths, number of life years lost, and the monetary value (in NZ dollars); Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) HAI treatment injury payments; and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).

Methods:
The annual incidence rate was calculated from the observed prevalence of HAIs in New Zealand, and length of patient stays. Total HAIs for 2021 were estimated by multiplying adult admissions by incidence rates. The excess length of stay and mortality risk attributed to those with HAI was calculated using a multistate model. Payments for treatment injuries were obtained from the ACC. DALYs for HAIs were estimated from the literature.

Results:
The incidence rate of HAI was 4.74%, predicting 24,191 HAIs for 2021, resulting in 76,861 lost bed days, 699 deaths, with 9,371 years of life lost (YoLL). The annual economic burden was estimated to be $955m comprised of $121m for lost bed days, $792m for cost of YoLL, and $43m ACC claims. There were 24,165 DALY which is greater than many other measured injuries in New Zealand, eg motor vehicle traffic crashes with 20,328 DALY.

Conclusions:
HAIs are a significant burden for patients, their families, and the public health system. Preventive guidelines for many HAIs exist and a strategic plan is needed to reduce HAIs in New Zealand

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch
Notes
Infection control and hospital epidemiology. - 45, 10 (2024) , 1176-1182, ISSN: 1559-6834

Event
Veröffentlichung
(where)
Freiburg
(who)
Universität
(when)
2024
Creator
Morris, Arthur J.
Hensen, Mike
Graves, Nicholas
Cai, Yiying
Wolkewitz, Martin
Roberts, Sally A.
Grae, Nikki

DOI
10.1017/ice.2024.95
URN
urn:nbn:de:bsz:25-freidok-2573597
Rights
Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Morris, Arthur J.
  • Hensen, Mike
  • Graves, Nicholas
  • Cai, Yiying
  • Wolkewitz, Martin
  • Roberts, Sally A.
  • Grae, Nikki
  • Universität

Time of origin

  • 2024

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