Based on data collected in the Evaluation of Cost of Nosocomial Infections (ECONI) study. In this prospective observational incidence study in two hospitals in Scotland HAI rate of 250 cases per 100 000 patient days were found, leading to an estimated 7437 annual cases in Scotland. Urinary tract infections were the most common infection with E. coli being the most frequent pathogen.
Epidemiology of healthcare-associated infection reported from a hospital-wide incidence study: considerations for infection prevention and control planning.
Based on estimates the annual number of HAI in NHS Scotland is 7437.