Electronic surveillance for hospital-onset sepsis to expand detection of serious healthcare-associated infections
Funded at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. · NIH-11425330 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A hospital-based study aims to improve detection of serious infections that patients can get in hospital by using electronic patient data to flag sepsis earlier and more reliably.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Canton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $463,459 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HS029660-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11425330 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older who are treated in U.S. hospitals and are at risk for hospital-onset infections.
✕Less likely to help
The study focuses on surveillance methods and may not directly benefit every individual patient, especially if not captured by routine data streams.
What this research studies
This project uses routinely collected electronic health data to identify patients who develop sepsis after hospital admission, with the goal of catching more serious infections that cause harm. By applying hospital electronic records and existing sepsis definitions, the research seeks to streamline surveillance, reduce variability, and potentially improve patient safety. If successful, clinicians could recognize and treat HAIs sooner, leading to better outcomes for patients and shorter hospital stays.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from earlier and more accurate detection of serious hospital-acquired infections, potentially reducing complications and improving recovery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows that electronic surveillance can identify infections more efficiently, though broad adoption and full clinical impact remain being established.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC.
Canton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rhee, Chanu — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC.
- Study coordinator: Rhee, Chanu
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.