Beginning in calendar year 2024, all facilities participating in the Medicare Interoperability Program must be in active engagement to submit data to the AUR module
Implementation Guidance
WA DOH’s NHSN AUR Implementation FAQ (PDF)
- A regularly updated document that answers frequently asked questions about the new AUR requirement and getting started with AUR
- Contains links to CDC resources to help facilities use the AUR module
CDC Resources
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CDC’S NHSN AUR Promoting Interoperability Guidance
Step-by-step directions to help facilities meet requirements -
CDC’s FAQs: AUR Reporting for the CMS Promoting Interoperability Program
Contains answers to frequently asked questions about the AUR reporting requirements -
User Guide for CDC’s Secure Access Management System (SAMS) Partner Portal
For detailed guidance on obtaining access to the portal that allows you to use the NHSN application
CDC’S NHSN AUR Office Hours Presentation
More Support
WA DOH is Getting Started with NHSN AUR Office Hours
We are holding office hours on a quarterly basis.
- These office hours are to assist facilities in Washington State who are just getting started with the module
- There will be a 5-10 minute presentation on a feature of AUR, followed by time for questions
- Information and how to register
WA DOH’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Antibiotic Use (AU) Reporting Users Group
- This group provides quarterly didactic presentations to help facilities get the most out of their NHSN AU data
- For more information and to sign up, email ams@doh.wa.gov