Odds ratios for probable nosocomial bacteraemia by each organisational and structural unit characteristic
| Odds ratio | 95% CI | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illness severity (birth model) | 0.60 | (0.20 to 0.62) | <0.001 |
| Unit has infection control or link nurse | 0.53 | (0.35 to 0.79) | 0.030 |
| No of level 1 cots per hand washbasin | 1.13 | (1.07 to 1.20) | 0.006 |
| Floor space per level 1 cot (m2) | 0.99 | (0.98 to 1.00) | 0.234 |
| Quality score for hand washing | 1.04 | (0.93 to 1.16) | 0.537 |