Introduction:
Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Surveillance using the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) is a systematic, data-driven approach to monitor, analyze, and prevent infections acquired in healthcare settings. NHSN, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), serves as a standardized platform for collecting and reporting HAI data, enabling healthcare organizations to benchmark performance, identify trends, and implement evidence-based infection prevention strategies. HAI surveillance through NHSN is a cornerstone of patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance in modern healthcare systems.

Scope:
The scope of HAI Surveillance using NHSN extends across acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, dialysis centers, ambulatory surgical centers, and other healthcare settings. It encompasses surveillance of key infection events such as CLABSI, CAUTI, SSI, VAP/VAE, MDROs, and antimicrobial use and resistance. The program supports national and international quality initiatives, accreditation requirements, and public health reporting, making it integral to infection prevention and control programs.

Objectives:
The primary objectives of HAI Surveillance using NHSN are to accurately identify and measure healthcare-associated infections, standardize data collection and reporting, and support risk-adjusted benchmarking. It aims to facilitate early detection of infection trends, evaluate the effectiveness of infection prevention interventions, promote accountability and transparency, and drive continuous quality improvement in patient care and safety.

Who can enroll:
This course is suitable for infection preventionists, hospital epidemiologists, microbiologists, quality and patient safety professionals, nurses, pharmacists, public health professionals, healthcare administrators, and students or graduates in healthcare and life sciences. It is also beneficial for professionals involved in accreditation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance within healthcare organizations.

Study Content Provided

Learners will receive structured digital learning resources through TERRALEAP.COM, including:

• Expert-led instructional videos for visual and practical understanding
• PDFs covering key concepts, guidelines, and clinical checklists
• Self-paced content designed to support continuous learning and clinical application