Surveillance for Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance Options
Resources for NHSN Users Already Enrolled
Protocols
- Antimicrobial Use and Resistance (AUR) Option [PDF - 306 KB] April 2013
- Errata April 2013 [PDF - 291 KB] Protocol Corrections, Clarification, and Additions
- NHSN Overview [PDF - 89 KB] April 2013
- Patient Safety Monthly Reporting Plan [PDF - 41 KB] April 2013
Supporting Materials
- CDC Location Labels and Location Descriptions [PDF - 250 KB] January 2013
- NHSN Key Terms [PDF - 418 KB] January 2013
- List of Antimicrobial Agents Eligible for AUR Module [XLS - 18 KB] January 2013
Analysis Resources
- Patient Safety Analysis Tools
- Analysis Quick Reference Guides
- Patient Safety Component - Variable Reference List [PDF - 1.19 MB]
FAQs
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Resources to Help Prevent Infections
- 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 [PDF - 1.4 MB]
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