Riverside Medical Center in top 10% for lowest CAUTI infection rates
December 15, 2025
For its excellence in patient care and safety, Riverside Medical Center has been named on a national list of hospitals with the lowest catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates. This recognition is based on data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Healthcare Associated Infections-Hospital database, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Being included on this list means that Riverside has a CAUTI rate of zero. Riverside Medical Center is one of 23 hospitals in the state of Illinois to receive this designation. Less than 10% of hospitals in the United States are included on this list.
“Providing safe, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do at Riverside,” said Ellen Bollino, Riverside Healthcare Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Nursing. “Achieving a zero CAUTI rate reflects the dedication of our entire team and their commitment to protecting every patient who comes through our doors.”
The CDC calculates a standardized infection ratio, which may take into account care location, number of patients with an existing infection, lab methods, hospital affiliation with a medical school, hospital bed size, patient age and patient health. The measures apply to all patients treated in acute care hospitals, including adult, pediatric, neonatal, Medicare and non-Medicare patients.
“This achievement reflects seamless teamwork and precise infection-prevention practices across our hospital,” said Riverside Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Dr. Stonewall McCuiston. “Our staff works diligently to ensure that every catheter insertion, maintenance step, and removal aligns with the highest standards.”
The Healthcare Associated Infections-Hospital database uses measures — developed by the CDC and collected through the National Healthcare Safety Network — that show how often patients contract certain infections during the course of medical treatment. Data was collected from January to December 2024 and was last updated Oct. 14.
Click here for a list of the included hospitals. For a breakdown of data, visit Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.