The second NeoIPC Surveillance Reference Report has been published, now covering data from 29 neonatal units – up from 26 in the initial release. The report continues to provide insights into hospital-acquired infections among high-risk newborns, focusing on infants under 1,500 grams or 32 weeks gestational age, using data collected from neonatal units in Estonia, Germany, Greece, Italy, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Drawing on more than 2,000 patient records, the report offers benchmarks for infection rates, including sepsis, bloodstream infections, pneumonia and necrotising enterocolitis. It remains a valuable resource for neonatal care teams seeking to strengthen infection prevention, staff training and clinical practices.

NeoIPC is also developing individual unit and country-level reports, allowing NICUs to compare their performance with national trends. These upcoming reports will provide more precise, actionable insights to participating sites, helping units prioritise infection prevention and control interventions and improve outcomes for the most vulnerable newborns.

 

Join the NeoIPC surveillance

The NeoIPC surveillance system is a core component of NeoIPC's mission to improve infection prevention and control in neonatology. We encourage NICUs across Europe and around the world to explore the report and consider participating in this important initiative. Learn more about the NeoIPC surveillance and how to join.