Surveillance for Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance Options
Resources for NHSN Users Already Enrolled
Training
- Introduction to the NHSN Antimicrobial Use and Resistance (AUR) Module January 2017 [PDF – 2M]
- New! Antibiotic Stewardship: Optimizing Antibiotic Use in the Inpatient Setting – March 2017
- New! Antimicrobial Use and Resistance Module Protocol – March 2017
- New! Standardized Antibiotic Administration Ratio – March 2017
- New! Antimicrobial Use Option Analysis Training – February 2017
- New! Uploading CDA Files into NHSN – August 2017
- New! Running the NHSN Standardized Antimicrobial Administration (SAAR) Ratio Reports – September 2017
Additional Training
- New! General NHSN Definitions for 2017 – March 2017
Protocols
Frequently Asked Questions
For full details on protocol definitions and the application of these definitions, please review the applicable protocol and Chapter 2, Identifying Healthcare-associated Infection (HAI) for NHSN Surveillance [PDF – 233 KB] in the NHSN Module.
Data Collection Forms
Supporting Material
- Meaningful Use Stage 3 – Guidance for NHSN Facilities, July 2017 [PDF – 292 KB]
- User Rights in NHSN – AU Option, June 2017 [PDF – 877 KB]
- CDC Location Labels and Location Descriptions, January 2017 [PDF – 808K]
- NHSN Key Terms, January 2017 [PDF – 255K]
- List of Antimicrobial Agents Eligible for AUR Module (updated July 2015) [XLSX – 22K]
- Changing a CCN within NHSN (updated July 2015) [PDF – 290K]
Analysis Resources
- Antimicrobial Use Line List [PDF – 582 KB]
- Antimicrobial Use Rate Table – By Location [PDF – 525 KB]
- Antimicrobial Use Rate Table – FacWideIN [PDF – 475 KB]
- Antimicrobial Use Bar Chart [PDF – 513 KB]
- Antimicrobial Use Pie Chart [PDF – 636 KB]
- Antimicrobial Use SAAR Table [PDF – 546 KB]
- Antimicrobial Use SAAR Table – By Location [PDF – 637 KB]
- Antimicrobial Resistance Line List [PDF – 954 KB]
- Patient Safety Analysis Resources
- Patient Safety Analysis Quick Reference Guides
- Patient Safety Component – Variable Reference List [PDF – 3M]
Resources to Help Prevent Infections
- HAI Prevention in Long-term Care Settings
- Resources for Patients and Healthcare Providers
- HHS Action Plan to Prevent Healthcare-associated Infections
- Management of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms In Healthcare Settings, 2006
- Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings, 2007
- Guideline for Environmental Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities, 2003
New Users - Start Here
- Step 1: Enroll into NHSN
- Step 2: Set up NHSN
- Step 3: Report
- Page last reviewed: April 5, 2017
- Page last updated: October 10, 2017
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