Healthcare-associated Infection Data Collection, Submission and Reporting

(A) Each free-standing dialysis unit shall: (1) register with the NHSN; and (2) grant access to the Department, in accordance with guidelines of the Department, to healthcare associated infection data elements reportable to the NHSN. (B) Each free-standing dialysis unit shall collect and submit to the NHSN, and then grant access, as provided under 105 CMR 145.440(A), to the Department, to healthcare-associated infection data elements. (C) Each free-standing dialysis unit shall collect and submit to the Department other data related to infection control, including process measures, in accordance with guidelines of the Department.