Procedure-associated Module

Description: This course presents the introduction to the NHSN Procedure-associated Module.

Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Outline the structure and surveillance methodology of the Procedure-associated Module of NHSN.
• Use the Monthly Reporting Plan correctly.
• Review key terms and definitions of operative procedures and data fields used for reporting surgical site infection (SSI) denominators.
• Identify the protocol for collecting procedure (denominator) data in the Procedure-associated Module based on specific NHSN Operative Procedure Code.

Length: 1 hour

Intended Participants

• Patient Safety Primary Contact
• Infection Preventionists
• Healthcare Epidemiologists
• State HAI Coordinators
• Quality Specialists
• Data entry staff
• Operating Room staff

Prerequisites: Introduction to the Patient Safety Component

Resource Materials

• NHSN Procedure-Associated (PA) Module Webpage
• NHSN Patient Safety Component Manual
  • NHSN Overview [PDF - 89 KB]
  • Identifying Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI) in NHSN [PDF - 74KB]
  • Patient Safety Monthly Reporting Plan [PDF - 41KB]
  • NHSN Operative Procedure categories (ICD-9-CM codes) [PDF - KB]
• Patient Safety Monthly Reporting Plan Form [PDF - 70 KB]
• NHSN Denominator for Procedure Form [PDF - 56 KB]

CEU Awarded at completion

Related Courses

• Surgical Site Infection (SSI)