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):

HIDA Requirements

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.