3/17+ CROWNWeb March Newsletter

The March CROWNWeb Newsletter has been published, with articles on the 2744 Annual Facility Survey, 2744 Errors and Reports, Guidance for Submission of CMS-2728/CMS-2746, HARP Account Needed for EQRS Users, EQRS System Deadline Updates, and Clinical Closures, plus the usual collection of very useful links and notes.  Find the Newsletter at https://mycrownweb.org/2020/02/march-2020-newsletter/.  Noteworthy dates include:

• March 16, 2020 – QIP deadline for ICH CAHPS Attestation, Clinical Depression Screening and Follow-Up Plan, and December 2019 Clinical Data Submissions (extended from March 2, 2020; see https://nwrnbulletins.wordpress.com/2020/02/28/3-2-eqrs-qip-deadline-extended-to-march-16/).
• March 17, 2020 – CROWNWeb New User Training, https://mycrownweb.org/2020/03/th-mar-2020-announce/.
• March 26, 2020 – CROWNWeb Town Hall re EQRS data management requirements, https://mycrownweb.org/2020/03/th-mar-2020-announce/.
• March 31, 2020 – 2019 Form 2744 completion.
• March 31, 2020* – Clinical Closure for January 2020 CROWNWeb data.
• April 30, 2020* – Clinical Closure for February 2020 CROWNWeb data.
• June 1, 2020* – Clinical Closure for March 2020 CROWNWeb data.

* Your Network may require earlier Closure.

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

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.