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Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)

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CAHs may voluntarily submit measure data to the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) programs, but participation is not required in either program. CAHs participating in the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Flex Program) can submit quality measure data as part of their participation in the Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Program (MBQIP) that focuses on patient safety, care transitions, and patient engagement.  

Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Resource

Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) is here to assist Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in their quality improvement efforts, detailed in the CAH Resource (PDF)—all at no cost.

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HCP Influenza Vaccination Pocket Card

Download this easy-to-use pocket card to assist with reporting the HCP Influenza Vaccination measure in the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

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How to Enroll: NHSN

Need some quick tips to enroll in the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)? Download this at-a-glance flyer with enrollment guidance and contact information for NHSN.

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MBQIP Measures Fact Sheets

Prepared by Stratis Health, find fact sheets on the Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP), providing an overview of the data collection and reporting process to help CAH personnel get involved in quality reporting.

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MBQIP Quality Reporting Guide

Download the Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement (MBQIP) Quality Reporting Guide (April 2016) to  assist with understanding the MBQIP measures and reporting process.

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National Support Contractor

Access resources from the Hospital Inpatient Value, Incentives, and Quality Reporting (VIQR) and Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Outreach and Education Support Programs via the national Support Contractor website.

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NHSN Assistance

Access information and resources on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website about National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance definitions and more. 

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Office of Rural Health and Flex Programs

Find links to resources related to funding opportunities, research, and policy for rural hospitals.

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OQR Pocket Cards

Choose from a variety of Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) pocket cards for downloading by visiting the OQR page.

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Questions About Reporting Hospital Quality Measures? Who Ya Gonna Call?

Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) has created this downloadable, one-page resource—Questions About Reporting Hospital Quality Measures? Who Ya Gonna Call?—containing guidance on who to contact regarding the reporting of hospital quality measures.

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