In April 2022, the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) announced various revisions to the COVID-19 module pathways. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be hosting webinars in May to review the updates and revisions. The changes coming to NHSN module pathways include:
- Removal of Supplies and PPE Pathway – users will no longer need to report to this pathway
- Reductions in Resident Impact and Facility Capacity and Staff and Personnel Impact Pathway, which include:
- Removal of COVID-19 test type
- Removal of Vaccine Manufacturer (RFIC only)
- Removal of COVID-19 re-infections
- Removal of other respiratory illness
- Removal of testing performed and time for receiving results
- Additions include:
- Expanded vaccination status options for boosters
- Simplified PPE shortage question
AHCA/NCAL will inform members when these webinars become available.