Quality

One of the first steps in the transition to value-based reimbursement models is often related to quality reporting and the ability to demonstrate quality, efficiency, and strong patient experience.  Despite the challenges, many rural communities are stepping up to the opportunities of delivery system reform. Although considered voluntary by CMS, nearly 90% of CAHs nationwide participate in public reporting of at least some quality metrics. 100% of Kansas CAHs participate in public reporting of quality metrics.  

New MBQIP Measures 

The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy has added new measures in the Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project. The measures and the implementation timeline were presented in a webinar on July 11, 2024. Follow the links below for more information.

Quality Corner Calls:

Quality Corner Calls are offered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Healthworks and focus on quality improvement activities consistent with the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.

The next Quality Corner Call is scheduled for noon on November 14, 2024. The brochure with more details will be coming soon.

Click on the links below to listen to the recordings and view the slides of previous Quality Corner Calls:

QAPI Resources:

Sample Documents from Kansas CAHs

National Example of QI Orientation

HCAHPS:

Patient and Family Engagement:

Antibiotic Stewardship and NHSN:

Other Resources:

Quality Ideas by Department:

 

MBQIP Data Abstraction Resources:

CAH Quality Reporting Guide

Kansas-specific Training

HQR/QualityNet Training Series

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would like to announce that instructional support videos (28) are now available to help you navigate through Hospital Quality Reporting (HQR). You may access these videos from the HQR playlist using the following LINK.

RQITA MBQIP Data Abstraction Training Series

Stratis Health or RQITA has created five videos to assist with data abstraction. You may access these videos from the RQITA playlist using the following LINK.

Emergency Department Transfer Communication Resources:

Quality Corner Call 2-6-24

Stratis Health Resources

  • Data Specification Manual
  • EDTC Measure Frequently Asked Questions
  • Data Collection Tool
  • Data Specifications Manual Training Video
  • Data Collection Tool Training Video

Sample Documents from Kansas CAHs

Upcoming Events

Oct 18, 2024 - 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Swing Bed Work Group Huddle

Oct 29, 2024 - 10:00AM - 02:30PM
Patient Satisfaction Learning Community Wrap-up Meeting

Oct 30, 2024 -
KFMC Health Equity Summit

Nov 08, 2024 - 10:00AM - 12:00PM
MBQIP Basics Virtual Training

Nov 12, 2024 - 12:00PM - 01:00PM
Financial Webinar: Financial Assistance Policies

Nov 13, 2024 - 10:00AM - 02:30PM
Employee Health, Wellness & Safety Cohort Wrap Up Meeting