Six Ascension Florida hospitals reported zero central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), with Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf recording zero cases across all four hospital-acquired infections it tracks.
Patients in intensive care and those receiving long-term treatment often depend on a central line, a catheter placed in a large vein to deliver medication, fluids or nutrition. Without careful insertion and daily care, these lines can cause serious bloodstream infections. Hospitals report CLABSI rates to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the data is publicly available.
Several hospitals also reported zero cases of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), MRSA, a staph infection resistant to many antibiotics, and C. diff, an intestinal infection that can spread in healthcare settings.
Fiscal year 2026 results
- Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County: Zero CLABSI and CAUTI
- Ascension St. Vincent's Southside: Zero CLABSI and MRSA
- Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County: Zero CLABSI, C. diff and MRSA
- Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf: Zero CLABSI, CAUTI, C. diff and MRSA
- Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast: Zero CLABSI and MRSA
- Ascension Sacred Heart Bay: Zero CLABSI
"Our patients trust us to keep them safe, and that trust shapes every decision we make about quality, safety and experience," said Michelle Zameska, vice president of patient safety and quality for Ascension Florida. "These results belong to the nurses, physicians and associates who follow proven practices with every patient. We are grateful for their commitment to building a safe and reliable culture."
Teams across all nine Ascension Florida hospitals continue this work with a goal of zero preventable harm.
