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Analysis Resources

Analysis Manual

• Dialysis Analysis Manual [PDF – 2 MB]

Guides for NHSN Reports

• 3 Steps to Review NHSN Dialysis Event Surveillance Data [PDF – 286 KB]
• CMS ESRD QIP Rule Report [PDF – 272 KB]
• Bloodstream Infections Rate Table Report [PDF – 321 KB]
• Access Related Bloodstream Infections Rate Table Report [PDF – 310 KB]
• 21 Day Rule Checks Report [PDF – 235 KB]
• Prevention Process Measures Percent Adherence Report [PDF – 300 KB]
• Dialysis Events (Detailed) Report [PDF – 250 KB]
• Dialysis Events BSI Run Chart Reports [PDF – 250 KB]

User Interface Resources

• Changing Your Email Address in NHSN and SAMS [PDF – 350 KB]
• Updating Your Facility CCN in NHSN [PDF – 350 KB]
• Identifying as a Pediatric Hemodialysis Facility [PDF – 250 KB]
• Updating the Patient ID Field to Indicate Medical Record Number [PDF – 300 KB]

Reporting Resources

• Healthcare Facility HAI Reporting Requirements to CMS via NHSN Current and Proposed Requirements [PDF – 102 KB]
• Reporting Requirements and Deadlines in NHSN per CMS Current Rules [PDF – 157 KB]
• FAQs about NHSN and CMS ESRD QIP Rule
• For more information about the CMS rule, go to
• QIP Questions? Email CMS ESRD QIP Helpdesk at [email protected]

Additional Resources

• 2025 Dialysis Event Manual [PDF – 2 MB]
• Bloodstream Infection (BSI) Rate Stratified by Vascular Access Type—NHSN Dialysis Event Data, 2014 [PDF – 46 KB]
• Guide to the NHSN Dialysis Event Surveillance BSI SIR Measure [PDF – 898 KB]
• Dialysis Event External Validation Toolkit and Appendices 2023 [PDF – 1 MB]