Category Archives: HCQIS

3/2+ EQRS/QIP Deadline Extended to March 16

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CMS is extending the March 2, 2020 deadline till March 16, 2020 (11:59 pm PST) for submission to EQRS of the following QIP and Clinical data:

  • ICH CAHPS Attestation.
  • Clinical Depression Screening and Follow-Up Plan.
  • December 2019 Clinical Data Submissions.

The extension applies only to the March 2020 data submission, and will have no effect on other due dates.  Facilities are encouraged to complete their HARP registration as soon as possible, as HARP is now the mandatory gateway to EQRS.  HARP training materials, Quick Start Guides, FAQs, and instructional videos can be found https://mycrownweb.org/harp-training/.  The QualityNet Service Desk at qnetsupport-esrd@hcqis.org or 1-866-288-8912 can provide assistance and answer questions.

2/21+ EQRS and HARP

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The EQRS End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Reporting System will be unavailable due to system maintenance from 5pm PST on February 21, 2020 until 5am PST on February 24, 2020.  Effective February 24, 2020, HARP (HCQIS Access Role and Profile) credentials will be required to access EQRS.  Access EQRS at https://eqrs.cms.gov/globalapp.  HARP resources including training materials, Quick Start Guides, Frequently Asked Questions, and instructional videos can be found at https://mycrownweb.org/harp-training/.  The QualityNet Service Desk is available to provide assistance and answer questions, via email at qnetsupport-esrd@hcqis.org or telephone at 1-866-288-8912.

2/13+ HARP Training

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CROWNWeb will offer online training on the new HCQIS (Healthcare Quality Information System) Access Roles and Profile system, or “HARP” on February 13, 2020, repeating it on February 19.  All EQRS (ESRD Quality Reporting System) users will need to register for a HARP account.  Find information and register for these online trainings at https://mycrownweb.org/pcw_lems/harp-training-2020-1/ (February 13) or https://mycrownweb.org/pcw_lems/harp-training-2020-2/ (February 19).

CROWNWeb also offers self-paced HARP training and information at https://mycrownweb.org/harp-training/.

CW January New User Training, Newsletter

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CROWNWeb has published their January Newsletter, at https://mycrownweb.org/2020/01/january-2020-newsletter/.  It includes articles on

  • Medication Reconciliation and its January 9 and 23, 2020 training sessions
  • PY2020 PSRs and PSCs (see also https://nwrnbulletins.wordpress.com/2019/12/03/py2020-qip-final-psr-and-psc-released/)
  • ICH CAHPS CY2019 exemption attestation (deadline March 2, 2020)
  • CY2020 Clinical Depression Screening requirements
  • January 16, 2020 training for ICH CAHPS and Depression Screening reporting requirements
  • Clinical data submission deadlines (if your Network doesn’t require earlier submission)

Plus announcement of the January 21, 2020 New User Training, and the usual lists of always-useful resources and links.

Find information and register for the January 30, 2020 CROWNWeb Town Hall on signing up for HCQIS HARP at https://mycrownweb.org/pcw_community_events/january-2020-town-hall/.

CROWNWeb January Trainings & Town Hall

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The January CROWNWeb Town Hall will take place on January 30, 2020 and cover the new HCQIS Access Roles and Profile (HARP) registration process and the ESRD Quality Reporting System (EQRS).  Find out more and register at https://mycrownweb.org/pcw_community_events/january-2020-town-hall/.

CROWNWeb Training on data entry for the new Medication Reconciliation Reporting Measure will be held on January 9, 2020 and repeated on January 23; see https://mycrownweb.org/2019/12/medrec-training-announce/.

Training on the ICH CAHPS and Clinical Depression Screening Reporting Requirements will be held on January 16, 2020; find details and register for this training at https://mycrownweb.org/pcw_lems/ich-cahps-and-clinical-depression-training-2/.