Can CDC provide support for all the facilities in states requiring reporting of healthcare-associated infections through NHSN?
CDC collaborates with State Health Departments and authorized entities to plan and prioritize support. CDC provides training for participation in NHSN; however, states have developed effective partnerships, such as that with their local Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) and hospital associations, to improve training and customize reporting.
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