Nosocomial infections, also known as healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), pose a significant problem in healthcare facilities. Exchanging patient data between clinicians and public health agencies could help address the spread of HAIs. Empirical data mapping patient movement networks and monitoring HAI spread could improve understanding and response. Standardized HAI surveillance data collected annually from healthcare facilities is considered open access and can be used by researchers and health organizations without ethical restrictions to advance public health goals like HAI prevention.