The 2024 Long Term Care Annual Facility Survey will become available in the NHSN application, January 2025. Facilities that currently, or plan to, participate in the Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) modules, such as urinary tract infections, laboratory-identified events for C. difficile and/or multidrug resistant organisms, and/or prevention process measures are required to complete the survey by March 1, 2025.
Facilities that complete the annual survey help drive significant improvements within the NHSN surveillance system, enabling the development of targeted resources, surveillance guidance, and meaningful performance comparisons among Long-Term Care Facilities.
Here are a few reasons why completing the 2024 Annual Facility Survey is important:
- Infection Prevention & Control: The survey provides valuable data to help identify areas where LTCFs may need additional support in infection prevention and control activities.
- Antibiotic Stewardship: It offers insights into the resources needed to implement or improve antibiotic stewardship programs, which are vital for resident safety and effective care.
- Resident and Care Services: It helps gather essential information about types of residents your facility serves, as well as specific care services provided.
Please note that for facilities primarily reporting in the Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination module, the annual survey is not mandatory. However, we strongly encourage all Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) to complete the survey, as it provides valuable benefits, as outlined above, for your facility.
If you have questions, please contact NHSN-ServiceNow and include “2024 LTCF Annual Facility Survey” in the subject line. The portal can be accessed here or through your SAMS account. After logging into SAMS, the NHSN-ServiceNow link is located at the bottom of the page.
If you are unable to access ServiceNow, you can email the NHSN Help Desk at nhsn@cdc.gov.
Thank you for your continued commitment to improving care in long-term care settings.
The NHSN LTCF Team