Dialysis Event Surveillance
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AKI Guidance and Instructions
New! CDC guidance and instructions for reporting data involving Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) patients for calendar year 2017:
- AKI 2017 Reporting Guidelines [PDF – 289 KB]
- AKI 2017 Instructions for Editing Denominators [PDF – 282 KB]
- AKI 2017 Instructions for Entering AKI Patients [PDF – 431 KB]
Resources for Active Dialysis Facility Users
Training Spotlight
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Dialysis Event Surveillance Annual Training (Self-paced interactive multimedia instruction.)
- Required annually for all users participating in Dialysis Event Surveillance.
- Free Continuing Education course # WB2351
- Click here for the Dialysis Training page
- New! Introduction to the NHSN Dialysis Event Surveillance Protocol, September 2016 [Video – 59 minutes]
- New! Introduction to the NHSN Dialysis Event Surveillance Protocol, August 2016 [PDF – 2M]
- New! Advanced NHSN Dialysis Event Surveillance Reporting and Introduction to NHSN Reports, August 2016 [PDF – 1M]
Protocol
Data Collection Forms and Instructions
Survey
Reporting Plan
Denominator Form
Event Form
Data Quality Evaluation
NHSN Supporting Materials
Analysis Resources
- Dialysis Analysis Manual [PDF – 2M]
- NHSN Guide to Interpreting the Dialysis Event 21 Day Rule Checks Report March 2016 [PDF – 235K]
- How to Create and Read an NHSN Report for CMS ESRD QIP January 2017 [PDF – 272K]
- How to Create and Read an NHSN Report for Bloodstream Infections January 2017 [PDF – 321K]
- How to Create and Read an NHSN Report for Access Related Bloodstream Infections January 2017 [PDF – 310K]
- 3 Steps to Review NHSN Dialysis Event Surveillance Data January 2017 [PDF – 286K]
- Data Quality Checklist for Group Users July 2014 [PDF – 322K]
User Interface Resources
- Changing Your Email Address in NHSN: Guidance for Current NHSN Users. January 2017 [PDF – 349K]
- CCN Effective Date Guidance for Dialysis Facilities January 2017 [PDF – 350K]
Reporting Resources
- Healthcare Facility HAI Reporting Requirements to CMS via NHSN Current and Proposed Requirements September 2015 [PDF – 102K]
- Reporting Requirements and Deadlines in NHSN per CMS Current Rules September 2015 [PDF – 157K]
- FAQs about NHSN and CMS ESRD QIP Rule
- For more information about the CMS rule, go to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Quality Incentive Program (QIP)
- QIP Questions? Email CMS ESRD QIP Helpdesk at ESRDQIP@cms.hhs.gov
Additional Resources
Hospital/Dialysis Facility Communication
Partner Resources
NQF
FAQs
Need to Enroll Your Facility in NHSN? - Start Here
- Step 1: Enroll into NHSN
- Step 2: Set up NHSN
- Step 3: Report
New NHSN User? - Start Here
Once a facility is enrolled in NHSN, additional users can be added. At least two users with administrator rights per facility are recommended to provide coverage for staff absences and turnover.
New users, start here:
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Protocol
- Page last reviewed: April 5, 2017
- Page last updated: July 5, 2017
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