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NHSN CDA Submission Support Portal (CSSP)

NHSN CDA Submission Support Portal (CSSP)

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About CDA

What is Clinical Document Architecture?

Getting Started

How to implement CDA for HAI reporting.

FAQs

Common questions asked by CDA implementers.

Implementation Toolkits & Resources

NHSN HAI Implementation Guides, IDMs and toolkits.

Data Validation & Testing

Tools to validate and test your CDA data as per NHSN specifications.

Webinars & Training Videos

Webinars on NHSN releases and CDA training.

Importing Data

How to import your data into NHSN using CDA, CSV or Direct.

Innovation Tools

Data sets and algorithmic web services.

Promoting Interoperability

Overview of NHSN AUR Module reporting for the Promoting Interoperability Program.

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  • CDA Toolkit Release 14.0
  • Guide to CDA Versions
  • DIRECT Protocol
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Top FAQs
  • What import/export type to select for a CDA or CSV file import?
  • I don’t see the option available to import my CDA files on the Import/Export screen in NHSN.
  • Could not find NHSN organization by OID in the CDA error report.
  • CDA is not accepted for event dates greater than or less than a specific year.
  • What are the requirements for CDA files?
  • I am not able to import CDAs or see any error reports in Internet Explorer.
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Last Reviewed: December 2, 2025
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)
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