A recent study found HAIs to be the sixth leading
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A recent study found HAIs to be the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, costing the healthcare industry $6 billion annually. Government laws linking patient outcomes to healthcare provider reimbursement have sparked discussion in boardrooms across the country. The current economic climate has healthcare providers more concerned than ever about promoting and supporting strategies to ensure patient safety. Patients and their families are more informed about healthcare services and have expectations for quality patient outcomes.