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Maine UTI and C. Diff Reporting in NHSN is Due by August 15, 2026

Per Rule 90-590 Chapter 270, Uniform Reporting System for Health Care Quality Data Sets requires all nursing facilities to submit Clostridium difficile Lab ID Events and all UTI Events as outlined in NHSN. 
 
The August 15the deadline is for Quarter 1 (January, February, March) 2026. Facilities must report for each quarter, including months where no events occurred.
To avoid potential fines, please ensure data submission by the deadline.
It is strongly recommended that you input your reporting plan for the entire year.  Maine CDC has developed a step by step guide to assist you in inputting this data! 
 Click here for the complete guide
 
 
 
Staff contact: mcarland[at]mehca.org