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CAHs Can! QI Mentor Stories – Improving Swing Bed Quality
CAHs Measure Up: Collaborative Impact
Tips: Robyn Quips – Antibiotic Use and Resistance Module Submissions
Tools and Resources – MBQIP and Rural Health Improvement Resources
CAHs Measure Up: Collaborative Impact
Tips: Robyn Quips – Antibiotic Use and Resistance Module Submissions
Tools and Resources – MBQIP and Rural Health Improvement Resources
CAHs Can! QI Mentor Stories – Reducing Avoidable Hospital Readmissions
CAHs Measure Up: Influenza Vaccination Coverage
Tips: Robyn Quips – CMS Reporting Structures
Tools and Resources – MBQIP and Rural Health Improvement Resources
CAHs Measure Up: Influenza Vaccination Coverage
Tips: Robyn Quips – CMS Reporting Structures
Tools and Resources – MBQIP and Rural Health Improvement Resources
This report serves as a framework to inform quality in critical access hospitals, assist them in creating sustainable quality infrastructure, moving beyond mere measures, and toward organizational excellence.
Scott Daniels, the longtime Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program coordinator at the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, was awarded the 2023 Calico Quality Leadership Award at the annual Flex Program Reverse Site Visit held in Washington, DC on July 19-20.
CAHs Can! QI Mentor Stories – QI Mentor Stories Implementing Successful Fall Prevention Strategies
CAHs Measure Up: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
Tips: Robyn Quips – Data Submission Reminders
Tools and Resources – Helping CAHs Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
CAHs Measure Up: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
Tips: Robyn Quips – Data Submission Reminders
Tools and Resources – Helping CAHs Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
CAHs Can! QI Mentor Stories – Building A Quality Warehouse
CAHs Measure Up: Health Care Disparities in Rural Areas – A Data-Driven Approach
Tips: Robyn Quips – CMS Data Element Change
Tools and Resources – Helping CAHs Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
CAHs Measure Up: Health Care Disparities in Rural Areas – A Data-Driven Approach
Tips: Robyn Quips – CMS Data Element Change
Tools and Resources – Helping CAHs Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
CAHs Can! QI Mentor Series - Improving Durable Medical Equipment Process
Data: CAHs Measure Up – OP-18 Performance
Tips: Robyn Quips – Abstraction Tidbits
Tools and Resources – Helping CAHs Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
Data: CAHs Measure Up – OP-18 Performance
Tips: Robyn Quips – Abstraction Tidbits
Tools and Resources – Helping CAHs Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
CAHs Can! Engaging Hospital Boards in Quality
Data: CAHs Measure Up – New Birthing-Friendly Hospital Designation
Tips: Robyn Quips – Annual Measures OP 22 and HCP
Tools and Resources – Helping CAHs Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
Data: CAHs Measure Up – New Birthing-Friendly Hospital Designation
Tips: Robyn Quips – Annual Measures OP 22 and HCP
Tools and Resources – Helping CAHs Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
CAHs Can! How Critical Access Hospitals Improved Patient Experience During the Pandemic
Data: CAHs Measure Up – HCAHPS Performance in 2021
Tips: Robyn Quips – CART Tool
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
Data: CAHs Measure Up – HCAHPS Performance in 2021
Tips: Robyn Quips – CART Tool
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
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EMS Community Benefit Pilot Project
Information on the pilot tests for a tool created by The Paramedic Foundation for rural ambulance services, the Community Benefit and Financial Distress Tool.
CAHs Can! National Rural Virtual Quality Improvement Mentor Profile Series: Linda Webb
Data: CAHs Measure Up – EDTC Measure Reporting Trends
Tips: Robyn Quips – MBQIP Measure Updates
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
Data: CAHs Measure Up – EDTC Measure Reporting Trends
Tips: Robyn Quips – MBQIP Measure Updates
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
CAHs Can! National Rural Virtual Quality Improvement Mentor Profile Series: Tammy Sudtelgte
Data: CAHs Measure Up – MBQIP Annual Reports: What Are They, and What Do They Tell Us?
Tips: Robyn Quips – Year-end and New Year Abstraction Reminders
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
Data: CAHs Measure Up – MBQIP Annual Reports: What Are They, and What Do They Tell Us?
Tips: Robyn Quips – Year-end and New Year Abstraction Reminders
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
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Using Claims Data
The purpose of this resource is to provide examples of analyzing claims data. Specifically, the resource offers explanations and videos on using synthetic claims data developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and instructions on acquiring and using the data.
CAHs Can! National Rural Virtual Quality Improvement Mentor Profile Series: Tammy Suchy
Data: CAHs Measure Up – Antibiotic Stewardship Program Education Implementation Update
Tips: Robyn Quips – Abstraction and Reporting Resources
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
Data: CAHs Measure Up – Antibiotic Stewardship Program Education Implementation Update
Tips: Robyn Quips – Abstraction and Reporting Resources
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
Toolkit
Analyzing MBQIP Data
Resources to support hospitals interpret Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) reports and make use of their data.
CAHs Can! National Rural Virtual Quality Improvement Mentor Profile Series: Katrina Strowbridge
Data: CAHs Measure Up – Antibiotic Stewardship Program Reporting Implementation Update
Tips: Robyn Quips – Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
Data: CAHs Measure Up – Antibiotic Stewardship Program Reporting Implementation Update
Tips: Robyn Quips – Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
CAHs Can! Use Healthcare Quality Week To Show That Quality Matters Every Day
Data: CAHs Measure Up – Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel
Tips: Robyn Quips – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Quality Program Emails
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
Data: CAHs Measure Up – Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel
Tips: Robyn Quips – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Quality Program Emails
Tools and Resources – Helping Critical Access Hospitals Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
CAHs Can! National Rural Virtual Quality Improvement Mentor Profile Series: Jenifer Monzo
Data: CAHs Measure Up – Antibiotic Stewardship Program Core Elements Met by Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
Tips: Robyn Quips – Outpatient Measure Abstraction Quiz Answers
Tools and Resources – Helping CAHs Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
Data: CAHs Measure Up – Antibiotic Stewardship Program Core Elements Met by Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
Tips: Robyn Quips – Outpatient Measure Abstraction Quiz Answers
Tools and Resources – Helping CAHs Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
CAHs Can! National Rural Virtual Quality Improvement Mentor Profile Series: Stacey Karvoski
Data: CAHs Measure Up – Top 10 States with Outstanding Quality Performance
Tips: Robyn Quips – Outpatient Measure Abstraction Quiz
Tools and Resources – Helping CAHs Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement
Data: CAHs Measure Up – Top 10 States with Outstanding Quality Performance
Tips: Robyn Quips – Outpatient Measure Abstraction Quiz
Tools and Resources – Helping CAHs Succeed in Quality Reporting & Improvement