LTCF Data Validation Guidance
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Internal Validation: Active efforts by a reporting facility to assure completeness and accuracy of NHSN data.
External Validation: Survey and audit process by external agency to assure quality of NHSN surveillance and reporting.
Page last reviewed: December 15, 2020