04/30/26

Using generative artificial intelligence to identify central line-associated bloodstream infections.

Morgan, Daniel J; AlShanqeeti, Shatha; Coffey, K C; Baghdadi, Jonathan D; Goodman, Katherine E; Holman, Jessica L; Pineles, Lisa; Goedken, Cassie Cunningham; Firestone, Christine; Branch-Elliman, Westyn. Clin Infect Dis.

Summary

CLABSI is a preventable hospital-acquired infection whose surveillance is required and publicly reported in U.S. hospitals but usually depends on manual chart review. In this retrospective cohort study, AI detected CLABSI at least as accurately as diagnostic codes and chart review, while being faster, more consistent, and preferred by experts. AI-assisted review could strengthen infection surveillance and reporting.
Morgan DJ, AlShanqeeti S, Coffey KC, et al. Using generative artificial intelligence to identify central line-associated bloodstream infections. Clin Infect Dis. 2026;82(4):e773-e780.