From Awareness to Action: Understanding Hospital Onset Bacteremia & Fungemia (HOB)

As infection prevention metrics continue to evolve, one of the most closely watched developments is the emergence of Hospital Onset Bacteremia and Fungemia (HOB) as a potential national quality indicator. In the recorded webinar, “Hospital Onset Bacteremia & Fungemia (HOB): A New Hospital Onset Infection Metric,” presented by Kim Delahanty, BSN, PHN, MBA/HCM, CIC, FAPIC, viewers gain a practical understanding of this emerging topic in infection prevention.

This session provides timely insights into what that could mean for healthcare organizations nationwide. Viewers will learn how HOB is defined and measured, the common sources and pathways of infection, and practical prevention strategies to reduce hospital-onset bloodstream infections. This session underscores the importance of proactive, multidisciplinary approaches in addressing HOB and preparing for its potential adoption as a national quality metric.

Hospitals are encouraged to voluntarily begin surveillance and evaluate policies for:

• Peripheral IV insertion and maintenance practices
• Catheter dressing integrity and early identification of site complications
• Diagnostic stewardship to reduce false positives and contamination
• Multidisciplinary collaboration among infection prevention, nursing, and laboratory teams

This webinar is available on-demand through the AVA Academy and offers free Continuing Education Contact Hours. Watch the Full “Hospital Onset Bacteremia & Fungemia (HOB)” Webinar Here

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