CMS Requirements

NHSN Resources

• • Changing a CCN within NHSN, July 2020 [PDF – 350 KB]
  • Guidance on Enrollment and Reporting for Physically Separate Facilities/Units in NHSN [PDF – 233 KB]
  • FAQs about CMS Quality Reporting Programs
  • CMS Promoting Interoperability FAQs
  • FAQ’s about NHSN and CMS ESRD QIP

CMS Resources

• Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program
• CMS’ Hospital Compare tool
• CMS Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Rule
• Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Compare
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Compare

HCP COVID-19 Vaccination Resources

• • Operational Guidance for reporting HCP COVID-19 Vaccination Data [PDF – 300 KB] – April 2024
  • Tips for submitting HCP COVID-19 Vaccination Data [PDF – 250 KB] – June 2024
  • CMS COVID-19 Reporting Requirements for Nursing Homes [PDF – 167 KB] – June 2021
  • CMS Announces Relief for Clinicians, Providers, Hospitals and Facilities Participating in Quality Reporting Programs in Response to COVID-19  [PDF – 197 KB]