Antimicrobial Use and Resistance (AUR) Options
AU Option Validation
- AU Option Implementation Data Validation – February 2021 [PDF – 1 MB] (print version)
- Customizable Form [DOC – 250 KB] (print version)
- AU Option Annual Data Validation – February 2021 [PDF – 1 MB]
- AU Option Data Quality Line List – June 2023 [PDF – 550 KB]
AR Option Validation
- How to Report Zero AR Events [PDF – 400 KB]
- User Rights in NHSN – AUR Module – January 2021 [PDF – 450 KB]
- Phenotype Definitions for AR Option Data – January 2022 [PDF – 200 KB]
- Promoting Interoperability – Guidance for NHSN Facilities – March 2023 [PDF – 500 KB]
- 2014 Baseline SAAR Details – December 2018 [PDF – 100 KB]
- List of Antimicrobial Agents Eligible for AUR Module – April 2022 [XLSX – 500 KB]
AUR Training
Educational Roadmap
CMS Requirements
AU Case Examples
AUR Synthetic Data Set
CDA Toolkits
Quick Reference Guides
How to run, modify and interpret all AUR Module reports.
Supporting Materials
Analysis Resources
- 2021 Antimicrobial Use Option Data Report [PDF – 2 MB]
- NHSN TAS Guide [PDF – 2 MB]
- NHSN’s Guide to the SAAR [PDF – 2 MB]
- AUR Quick Reference Guides
Detailed instructions on how to run, modify and interpret all AUR Module reports. - Keys to Success with the SAAR
- Keys to Success with TAS
- PSC – Data Dictionary [XLS – 1 MB]
Resources for Antimicrobial Stewardship & Preventing Resistance
