The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) is a robust, internet-based surveillance system managed by the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](https://www.cdc.gov/). It is designed to collect and analyze data on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), antimicrobial use, and resistance, as well as other patient safety measures. The NHSN plays a crucial role in improving the quality of healthcare by providing data that can drive [evidence-based interventions]().