NHSN stands for which network?

• A. National Hospital Safety Network
• B. National Health Surveillance Network
• C. National Hospital Infections Surveillance Network
• D. National Healthcare Safety Network

Answer: (D)

NHSN is the CDC’s national surveillance platform for healthcare-associated infections and patient safety data. The name itself—National Healthcare Safety Network—captures its purpose: a nationwide system focused on safety through the surveillance of infections in healthcare settings. That’s why this option is correct. The other phrasings, while plausible-sounding, do not reflect the official name or the emphasis on a nationwide safety-focused infection surveillance network.