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Oregon Hospitals Report Nearly 1,000 Infections in 2024

1/25/2026

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The Oregon Health Authority's 2024 report shows nearly 1,000 hospital-acquired infections across 61 hospitals.
Surgical site, bloodstream, and urinary tract infections were particularly high, with rural hospitals faring worse.
Oregon met only one federal target for reducing hospital-acquired infections, while hospitals now comply with antibiotic stewardship standards.
Dr. Dat Tran emphasized the data will guide infection-control improvements.
Patients are encouraged to wash hands and follow hospital guidelines.

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Story summary

The Oregon Health Authority's 2024 report shows nearly 1,000 hospital-acquired infections across 61 hospitals.
Surgical site, bloodstream, and urinary tract infections were particularly high, with rural hospitals faring worse.
Oregon met only one federal target for reducing hospital-acquired infections, while hospitals now comply with antibiotic stewardship standards.
Dr. Dat Tran emphasized the data will guide infection-control improvements.
Patients are encouraged to wash hands and follow hospital guidelines.