Data Quality Improvement

What is data quality improvement?

CMS mandates dialysis facilities submit ESRD program administrative and clinical data into EQRS, in order for dialysis facilities to meet portions of the Conditions for Coverage for ESRD Dialysis Facilities. All Medicare-certified dialysis facilities, as well as Renal transplant and Veterans Administration facilities, can submit ESRD program administrative and clinical data to CMS in EQRS. EQRS functions as an important data source for ESRD QIP performance measures.

Data Star Recognition

As part of the Network's continuing oversight of facility performance measures, the Network has launched a quarterly Data Star Recognition program. Data Star facilities are recognized for achieving data quality improvement goals associated with timely form submissions in EQRS.

To achieve Platinum Star status, Data Stars facilities must meet the following timeliness measures for 3 consecutive months:

• 90% on-time submissions of the 2 data quality goals:

• • CMS-2728 forms for newly diagnosed chronic patients submitted into EQRS within 45 days of the patient’s admission to your facility

  • CMS-2746 forms submitted into EQRS within 14 days of the patient’s date of death.

    
    

Network Contact

Alison Crittenden

Phone: 804.320.0004, ext. 2707

acrittenden@qualityinsights.org