Enhancing Patient Safety: Exploring Clinical Implications of Hospital Onset Bacteremia and Fungemia

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM CST

Sponsored By

Theater Speaker(s)

Kalvin Yu, MD, FIDSA (he/him/his)

Vice President of Medical Affairs - North American Region
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)
Venice, California
Rachel Long, MT M Ed. CIC, FAPIC

AVP Infection Prevention
HCA Healthcare
Samantha Bastow, Pharm.D., MBA

Associate Director, Medical Affairs
Becton Dickinson and Company

Hospital Onset Bacteremia & Fungemia (HOB) is a new metric proposed by the CDC for National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) volunteer reporting this calendar year. This presentation will delve into recent research papers that elucidate the differences between HOB and Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI), the impact of urine sources on Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) and non-catheter Hospital Onset UTIs contributing to HOB, and the overall clinical and health economic significance of HOB. Lastly, a moderated panel discussion will offer insights and strategies into optimizing care for HOB.