Prevention Quality Improvement Project
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Prevention Theme Overview
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The overall goal of the Prevention Theme is to improve the delivery of preventive healthcare services in order to optimize healthcare efficiencies and improve the quality of life for Medicare beneficiaries. The focus on prevention allows providers and QIOs like SDFMC to build on progress they have made over the past three years. Under this theme, we will work with providers to improve the rates of colorectal cancer and breast cancer screenings, as well as immunization for influenza and pneumonia among Medicare beneficiaries in South Dakota.
SDFMC activities under Prevention Theme will focus on these primary topics:
Administering an assessment of care processes survey.
Providing on-site education to improve care management for practices using ambulatory electronic health records that are certified by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT)
Assisting with data submission to the CMS-designated repository
Monitoring statewide rates for colorectal and breast cancer screenings, as well as influenza and pneu-mococcal immunizations.
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Special Points of Interest
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Maximize your E.H.R's potential and improve your preventive care management processess.
Who's concerned about disease prevention --everyone.
Learn how to prepare for future pay-for-performance initiatives.
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Requirements for Participation
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Have a CCHIT-certified E.H.R in place as of 10-31-08
Provide information to SDFMC about care processes.
Report quality measures at least quarterly—breast cancer, colorectal cancer screening and influenza and pneumococcal immunization data.
Complete a minimum of two-hours of education on health care quality.
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For Additional Information
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To join, click here to download a flyer about this opportunity for quality improvement or contact any of the following SDFMC employees:
Nancy Beaumont
Physician Office Project Manager
Phone - (605) 336-3505
Fax - (605) 373-0580
Ryan Sailor
Director of Outpatient Quality Improvement
Phone - (605) 336-3505
Fax - (605) 373-0580
Chad Halverson
Health Data Analyst
Phone - (605) 336-3505
Fax - (605) 373-0580
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