Note: These instructions are solely based on reporting requirements by DPH and are only applicable to Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
To report any of the required measures, log into your NHSN member login account.
Select the appropriate module within the Patient Safety Component based on the type of infection:
Tips:
Are you new to the NHSN? Enroll here.
Keep in mind that both Massachusetts state law and CMS, through the Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) program, may require your facility to report HAIs through NHSN.
If your facility participates in an IQR program, be sure that you report any additional measures and follow any other steps that may be required.
Resources:
NHSN
Patient Safety Component training
Patient Safety Component manual (Jan 2016)
DPH
Circular Letter #10-01-527 - 1/25/2010
CMS
Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR)
program requirements.
Laws: MGL c. 111 §51(H); 105 CMR §§ 140.309
Contact:
Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality
Business hours:
617-753-8150
Non-business hours:
617-363-0755 or 617-469-1111
Fax: 617-753-8165
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Health Safety Network
E-mail: nhsn@cdc.gov
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nhsn
We hope these instructions helped you meet this reporting requirement. Be aware that this action may not fulfill all applicable reporting requirements associated with the event.
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