NHSN is the nation’s most widely used healthcare-associated infection tracking system. NHSN provides facilities, states, regions, and the nation with data needed to identify problem areas, measure the progress of prevention efforts, and ultimately eliminate healthcare-associated infections. Contact the  with any questions.

2020 NHSN Data Deadlines

  • Q1 (Jan.-March 2020): June 30
  • Q2 (April-June 2020): Sept. 30
  • Q3 (Jul.-Sept. 2020): Dec. 31
  • Q4 (Oct.-Dec. 2020): March 31, 2021

Facilities should:

  • Review the NHSN Dialysis Event Protocol to ensure all data were correctly reported to NHSN.
  • Three Steps to Review Dialysis Event Surveillance Data
  • Use the How to Create and Read an NHSN Report for CMS ESRD QIP guide to verify your facility has met the minimum CMS reporting requirements.
  • Refer to the How to Create and Read an NHSN Report for Bloodstream Infections guide to review your facility’s bloodstream infection rates.

Contact the NHSN Helpdesk (, subject line ‘Dialysis’) with any questions.