Decrease in healthcare-associated infection rates in preterm infants—longitudinal data from 15 years of nationwide surveillance in Germany

Key Points

• This research aimed to assess trends in healthcare-associated infection rates among preterm infants in Germany over 15 years.
• Utilized nationwide surveillance data from NEO-KISS from 2008 to 2022.
• Monitored incidence densities of healthcare-associated infections, including HAS, HAP, and NEC.
• Analyzed longitudinal data to identify trends over the specified period.
• Demonstrated a decrease in incidence densities of healthcare-associated infections.
• Notable reductions observed in categories including HAS (healthcare-associated sepsis), HAP (hospital-acquired pneumonia), and NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis).