The purpose of Chapter 2 is to standardize the classification of an infection as present on admission (POA) or a healthcare-associated infection (HAI), using objective surveillance …

A BSI repeat infection timeframe (RIT) is created during which no new BSI events will be reported, but any additional organisms identified are added to the initial event. Positive blood specimens …

Secondary BSI Attribution Period (SBAP): The period in which a blood specimen must be collected for a secondary BSI to be attributed to a primary site of infection. This period …

It is strongly encouraged that you read and study this guidance found in the Identifying Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI) for NHSN Surveillance [PDF - 365KB] document. The …

• 14-day Repeat Infection Timeframe (RIT) • Secondary Bloodstream Infection Attribution Period • Pathogen Assignment Guidance These changes address a variety of scenarios to include …

Infection Timeframe (RIT) will extend through the entire patient admission. The Secondary BSI Attribution Period will also extend through the entire patient admission, fo. the organism(s) that …

Repeat Infection Timeframe (RIT) The RIT will apply at the level of specific type of infection with the exception of Bloodstream Infection (BSI), Urinary Tract Infection

Infections occurring newborns with date event on hospital day 1 or day 2 are considered POA. The specific CDC Location code is determined by the type of patients cared for in that area …

determination since it impacts the determinations of HAI vs. POA, Repeat Infection Timeframe (RIT), location of attribution and device association. Reminder that date of event may be, but is …

CLABSI can be prevented through proper insertion techniques and management of the central line. These techniques are addressed in the CDC’s Healthcare Infection Control Practices …