Central Line-Associated Primary Bloodstream Infection (CLI)

When comparing the data it is important to note that there are differences among hospitals. The services provided and the number of patients treated can impact infection rates. For example, a facility that treats severely ill patients may naturally be at higher risk for certain healthcare associated infections. For relevant comparison, hospitals have been grouped accordingly.

1. Acute Teaching Hospitals
   
   Acute teaching hospitals are defined as those acute and pediatric hospitals which have membership in the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario (CAHO). Member hospitals provide highly complex patient care, are affiliated with a medical or health sciences school and have significant research activity and postgraduate training.
   (Source: Hospital Report 2007: Acute Care, p. 7) PDF
   
   
2. Large Community Hospitals
   
   Large community hospitals encompass those hospitals not defined as small or teaching.
   (Source: Hospital Report 2007: Acute Care, p. 7) PDF
   
   
3. Small Community Hospitals
   
   Small community hospitals are defined according to the guidelines set by the Joint Policy and Planning Committee (JPPC). In general, these hospitals are a single community provider, and the total inpatient acute, CCC and day surgery weighted cases are under 2,700 based on 2005-2006 data.
   (Source: Hospital Report 2007: Acute Care, p. 7) PDF
   
   
4. Complex Continuing Care Hospitals and
   Rehabilitation Hospitals
   
   Complex continuing care hospitals generally meet the following criteria: (a) does not have acute care patients; (b) reports statistical, clinical and financial data separately (from other hospitals or facilities) to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; (c) has its own chief executive officer (CEO) and board; and (d) is a physically separate building.
   (Source: Hospital Report 2007: Complex Continuing Care, p. 4) PDF
   
   Rehabilitation hospitals provide rehabilitation in publicly funded designated adult rehabilitation beds, either in free-standing specialty inpatient rehabilitation hospitals or in designated beds or units designated for rehabilitation purposes that are part of a general hospital. It does not include rehabilitation in acute care, outpatient settings or home based settings. The facilities or units care for clients with a primary health condition that is physical in nature, for example stroke, orthopedic conditions, brain dysfunction, spinal cord dysfunction or amputation.
   (Source: Hospital Report 2007: Rehabilitation, p. 4) PDF
   
   
5. Mental Health Hospitals
   
   Mental health hospitals serve individuals with more complex treatment and behavioural management needs, who typically require a longer length of stay. Specialty hospitals include both dedicated mental health hospitals and mixed service hospitals (that also provide acute care for mental health and other conditions). Many specialty facilities are former Provincial Psychiatric Hospitals.
   (Source: Hospital Report 2007: Mental Health Technical Manual, p. 2) PDF