OAR 333-018-0120: HAI Reporting for Long Term Care Facilities

(1) All LTCFs must report urinary tract infections to the Authority except as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (a) A LTCF must report infections to the Authority in the same manner established by MDS, including but not limited to reporting definitions, data collection, data submission, and administrative and training requirements. (b) If a LTCF reports infections in accordance with MDS to CMS, the LTCF is not required to report that information directly to the Authority; the Authority will access the information through CMS. (2) All LTCFs must submit the Evidence-Based Elements of Patient Safety Performance Survey to the Authority annually, no later than 30 days after receipt of the survey. (3) All LTCFs must submit the Infection Prevention Program Survey to the Authority annually, no later than 30 days after receipt of the survey.