Device-associated Module

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

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

• Outline the structure and surveillance methodology of the Device-associated Module of NHSN.
• Use the Monthly Reporting Plan correctly.
• Describe the methods for collecting summary (denominator) data in the Device-associated Module based on the location type.
• Apply summary data collection rules to example case scenarios.

Length: 1 hour

Intended Participants

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

Prerequisites:

• Introduction to the Patient Safety Component

Resource Materials

• NHSN Device-Associated (DA) Module
• NHSN Patient Safety Component Manual
  • NHSN Overview [PDF - 97 KB] January 2013
  • Identifying Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI) in NHSN [PDF - 228 KB] January 2013
  • Patient Safety Monthly Reporting Plan [PDF - 163 KB] January 2013
  • Tables of Instructions  [PDF - 422 KB] January 2012.
• Patient Safety Monthly Reporting Plan Form [PDF - 68 KB] June 2011

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