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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Feb. 21, 2018
Jun. 30, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name HALYARD HEALTH, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001606498    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2017    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017    
Document Fiscal Period Focus (Q1,Q2,Q3,FY) FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,833,418,550
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   46,920,076