INFECTION PREVENTION DATA ABSTRACTION

Infection Prevention Solutions With Direct Difference

Infection Control | Infection Prevention Data Abstraction Services

Hospitals face increasing complexity in infection prevention due to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), evolving reporting requirements, and ongoing staffing and resource challenges. Direct Difference provides expert support to ensure your facility remains compliant, efficient, and proactive in managing infection risks.

Common Infection Prevention Challenges

• Limited Dedicated Staff

Many hospitals lack trained Infection Preventionists (IPs), leading to reduced oversight and delays in reporting.

•  Budget Constraints

Restricted budgets often limit the ability to hire and train staff or invest in tools to effectively manage IPC programs.

• HAI Complexity
• Emerging Drug-Resistant Infections increase the need for vigilance and timely intervention.
• Attribution Difficulties can complicate identifying infection sources and implementing the right corrective actions.
• Consequences of HAIs include longer hospital stays, increased costs, and higher mortality.

How Direct Difference Supports Infection Prevention

• Certified Infection Prevention Abstractors

Our experienced team is fully certified in infection prevention data abstraction and can submit data on your facility’s behalf—ensuring timely, accurate, and regulation-compliant reporting.

• Infection Monitoring & Review

Abstractors monitor patient charts and clinical data in real time, helping facilities identify, rule in or rule out potential infections in alignment with NHSN definitions. This proactive approach supports faster decision-making and reduces infection-related risks.

• Expert Guidance & Education

We provide ongoing support from experienced clinical data experts, so your team stays current without the training burden.

• CMS Validation Support

We align your documentation and workflow practices with eCQM standards to improve accuracy and efficiency.

• CDAC Review Support

We provide end-to-end support for CMS data validation, including chart preparation, thorough internal reviews, and response support to ensure compliance and audit readiness.

• Staff Extension Services

We act as a seamless extension of your infection prevention team, helping to relieve staffing burdens while maintaining high standards.

• Education & Process Improvement

We provide ongoing support and recommendations for best practices, optimizing workflows and infection prevention strategies.

Supported Infection Prevention Measures

Laboratory-Identified (LabID) Infections:

• MRSA Bacteremia
• Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)
• CRE and other MDROs

Device-Associated Infections:

• CLABSI (Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections)
• CAUTI (Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections)
• VAE (Ventilator-Associated Events)
• PVAE (Pediatric Ventilator-Associated Events)

Procedure-Associated Infections:

• Colon Surgery (COLO)
• Abdominal Hysterectomy (HYST)
• Knee Arthroplasty (KPRO)
• Hip Arthroplasty (HPRO)
• Coronary Artery Bypass (CBGB/CBGC)

Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Denominator Data:

• Accurate abstraction and submission of denominator data for NHSN-monitored procedures.

NHSN Management & Reporting:

• Monthly and Quarterly CMS IQR Data Validation
• Monthly NHSN Reporting
• Annual NHSN Survey Completion
• CDC NHSN Location Mapping & Maintenance

Why Partner with Direct Difference?

With decades of experience in healthcare quality and regulatory compliance, Direct Difference offers trusted, certified infection prevention services tailored to your needs. Our team helps improve patient outcomes while reducing the internal burden on your staff.

Contact us today to strengthen your infection prevention strategy and stay ahead of reporting demands.