CDC Natl Ctr For Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases NHSN Systems
Investment ID: 009-000001380
Overview
Program Title
CDC Natl Ctr For Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases NHSN Systems
Description
An internet-based system to collect data on measures of healthcare quality affecting patients and healthcare personnel from U.S. healthcare institutions.
Type of Program
Major IT Investments
Multi-Agency Category
Not Applicable
Associated Websites
www.cdc.gov/nhsn
Investment Detail
Continued funding of this investment is important because over 38,000 facilities utilizing this system. The main goal for this system is to provide improvement of safety by creating and dissemination knowledge to detect and respond quickly to emerging healthcare safety threats. Currently this investment has one project and will be implemented in FY 2022. This project is planned is based on current and future needs so the project team is currently using Agile EPLC framework. Agile methodology anticipates changes and allows for much more flexibility so this method assist the team in adapting to future needs due to technology is constantly changing. The benefits of using this method for our project is to keep the client involved in every step so that they are happy with end results. This investment is the designated system for facilities to used that participate in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services.