Health careeassociated infection (HAI) is a major cause of
patient morbidity and mortality. In high- and middle-income
countries, HAI affects an estimated 5%-8% of patient populations.1
Major types of HAI include catheter-associated urinary tract
infection (CAUTI), central lineeassociated bloodstream infection
(CLABSI), and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).1 It has been
reported that as much as 65%-70% of CAUTI and CLABSI and 55% of
VAP could be prevented by practicing current evidence-based
strategies