Accurate NHSN reporting: Up-to-date definition
It is crucial to report current COVID-19 vaccination status to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). The up-to-date definition applies when reporting data through the NSHN COVID-19 Vaccination Modules and the Resident Impact and Facility Capacity (RIFC) Pathway for first quarter (Q1) 2023.
Individuals are considered up-to-date with the COVID-19 vaccines during the surveillance period from Dec. 26, 2022, through March 26, 2023, for the purpose of NHSN reporting if they meet one of the following criteria:
- Received an updated (bivalent) booster dose; or
- Completed their primary series less than two months ago
As of Q1 2023, monovalent boosters are no longer included in the up-to-date definition and individuals are only considered up-to-date if they meet one of the two criteria above.
You can find more information about the up-to-date definition in the CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccination Modules Key Terms guide.
For questions, contact Brenda Irlbeck, VP, Quality Improvement and Regulatory Affairs, at 515-978-2204.