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Oregon does better than the national average on healthcare-acquired infections, according to the latest report of infections released earlier this year by the Oregon Health Authority. State officials say this is a good sign, but also shows that work can be done to reduce even more incidents of infections that people sometimes contract after being treated by healthcare providers.
The Oregon Health Authority’s annual Hospital-acquired Infections Report stems from legislation passed in 2007 to create a mandatory reporting program to raise awareness, promote transparency for healthcare consumers, and motivate healthcare providers to prioritize prevention.