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CEOs receive HAI reporting notice
A letter detailing health care-associated infections (HAI) reporting requirements was sent to Chief Executive Officers or Senior Administrators of every hospital and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) on record with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The letter lists what type of facility is required by law to report HAIs and what procedures are reportable. HAI reporting uses the National Healthcare Safety Network surveillance system and requires each reporting facility to enroll with NHSN. All facilities must return either a "required to report" or "not required to report" contact information form to DSHS. Click to read the CEO letter. For more information about HAI reporting in Texas go to HAITexas.org. September 16, 2011
HAI Reporting Begins October 1, 2011
The Commissioner of Health, Dr. David Lakey announced mandatory HAI reporting will begin October 1, 2011. The initial reporting metrics will be central line-associated bloodstream infections identified in intensive care units and knee arthroplasties performed in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. Ventricular shunt procedures are to be reported by pediatric facilities. Additional metrics will be added for reporting in January 2012. Data to be reported will be submitted to NHSN.
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