NHSN Annual Facility Survey

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If your facility is enrolled in the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), then submitting an annual facility survey for the previous year is a requirement. If your facility was not operational in 2023 but you are enrolling, this information must be provided at the time of enrollment.

 

The deadline for completion is March 1st of each calendar year. If your facility has been operational, it is important to update the survey to accurately address various components of the survey based on the previous year. There are a variety of online educational modules available to assist facilities through the completion process. You will also find instructions for completing the survey. You can find this information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website


It is best to begin working on the survey well in advance of the deadline for submission.

We recommend reviewing all components of the survey and delegating review and completion to personnel that oversee corresponding departments. Assistance from leadership from the following departments will be needed to complete the survey:

 

  • Infection Prevention
  • Microbiology/Lab
  • Quality
  • Pharmacy
  • Nursing
  • Facilities
  • Medical Records
  • Contractors, if applicable
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Facilities will need to provide response to a variety of questions on the following topics:

  • Type of facility
  • Services Provided
  • Volumes
  • Laboratory testing capabilities and equipment
  • Infection Prevention Practices
  • Neonatal/newborn level of care if applicable
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship Practices
  • Sepsis Management and Practices
  • Facilities Water Management


You can preview the various NHSN annual survey questionnaires associated with the corresponding facility types listed below:


 

We recommend that you check with your NHSN administrator to determine if your facility’s annual survey has been completed and submitted. It may also be a good idea to create a task force that includes departmental leaders. This provides a great opportunity to delegate the task of completion of survey questions relative to their respective departments.

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