MRSA VRE & CRE Reporting - New Process
The Missouri HAI Program is pleased to provide hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers in Missouri a new and improved process for the quarterly reporting of select HAIs. In accordance with 19 CSR 20-20.020, hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers in Missouri are required to report aggregate data on MRSA, VRE, and CRE. The previous method of collecting and reporting this information required facilities to fill out and submit two separate PDF documents by fax or email. The new process using a REDCap survey accessed through a single web link will greatly simplify the reporting and improve the overall quality of the data.
The use of the secure REDCap survey will certainly be an improvement in the quarterly reporting process. The improvements include, but are not limited to, reduced amount of staff time for reporting, as demographic data is prepopulated, yet facilities will easily be able update information as needed; reporting on MRSA, VRE, and CRE using a single link rather than separate submissions; self-checks to ensure accurate data reporting; and the automated distribution of submission confirmation emails so facilities can be assured their information was received. The new process will also make it much easier for the HAI program to utilize the data to help inform a more complete and nuanced picture of the MRSA/VRE/CRE disease burden in Missouri. The link can be used multiple times, if you have multiple facilities to report you will need to complete a survey for each facility separately.
NEW Quarterly Data Reporting Method:
In order to submit your quarterly report, please follow this link: https://redcapdcphlinux.azurewebsites.net/redcap/surveys/?s=T8MWD7YYFLKRC4WK. Once completed, there is an option to have your survey results sent to your email for your records. A confirmation email will also be sent to you. Please feel free to contact the HAI program with questions or concerns about the new process for reporting the select HAIs at HAI_Reporting@health.mo.gov, or by calling 573-751-6113.