Bayonne University Hospital has recorded zero hospital-acquired infections for 2024 and 2025, making it one of the only acute care hospitals in New Jersey to achieve the milestone in two consecutive years, Hudson Regional Health announced Thursday.
Hospital-acquired infections affect approximately 1 in every 31 hospitalized patients nationally and are associated with increased patient mortality, longer hospital stays, and higher costs of care.
“Reaching zero healthcare-acquired infections for two consecutive years is no small feat,” said CEO and President Dr. Nizar Kifaieh. “It speaks to the dedication of our entire team at Bayonne University Hospital and the expert care they provide each and every day.”…