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In April 2024, The Joint Commission will e-mail the primary accreditation contact on file for the organization to determine the appropriate contact person to correspond with regarding the Joint Commission NHSN Group. After the contact has been identified, detailed instructions for joining the Group will be provided, and onboarding will take place May through June 2024. |
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After rights are conferred, users should see a confirmation stating “Conferred Rights saved successfully for group [your hospital name]). When the template is accepted, data sharing is complete. If additional action is needed, we will reach out to you directly with more information. (CDC NHSN memberships page - Screenshot included below) |
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The administrator of the NHSN group at your organization will be the person that will join The Joint Commission NHSN Group. |
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No; Exempt programs as indicated on the CY2024 ORYX Performance Measurement Requirements are currently excluded from NHSN participation requirement. Per CMS' “Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program Frequently Asked Questions Fiscal Year 2024” regarding program eligibility: INCLUDES:
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Instructions for Joining The Joint Commission NHSN Group |
Additional information pending
The CDC provides a guide on joining an NHSN Group, available via their website: https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/groups-startup/JoinGroup-current.pdf
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