NHSN Antimicrobial Use and Resistance Resources

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

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