HAIs that must be reported to the state through the state surveillance system:
South Carolina List of Reportable Conditions
Please see the SC List of Reportable Conditions link for details on reporting requirements and the full list of reportable conditions.
- Any case that may be caused by chemical, biological, or radiological threat, novel infectious agent, or any cluster of cases, or outbreak of a disease or condition that might pose a substantial risk of human morbidity or mortality
- Haemophilus influenza, all types, invasive disease
- Staphylococcus aureus , vancomycin-resistant or intermediate (VISA/VRSA)
- Streptococcus group A, invasive disease
- Streptoccocus pneumoniae , invasive
HAIs that must be reported to the state through the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN):
Please see the HIDA Requirements link for complete details on reporting requirements.
- Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) Infections- E. coli , Enterobacter , and Klebsiella
- Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)
- Clostridium difficile Infections (CDI)
- Healthcare personnel influenza vaccination summary data
- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Bloodstream Infections
- Surgical Site Infections (SSI)
- Ventilator-Associated Events (VAE)
Please visit the CDC's NHSN website for more information about NHSN reporting requirements and instructions.