CMS- iQIES Implementation
Beginning in May 2021, State Survey Agencies and CMS locations began a phased transition to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES), which is an internet-based system that includes survey and certification functions. iQIES consolidated and replaced functionality from the QIES, CASPER and ASPEN legacy systems.
NYSHFA attended a recent CMS call where the new iQIES system implementation was announced. The notes below are from that call. NYSHFA & AHCA will be sending out information and updates as it becomes available. Providers are encouraged to view the iQIES help page https://iqies.cms.gov/help which offers a video catalog with links demonstrating how to sign up, a quick start check list, and a guide to managing user information. As noted during the call, the launch of the iQIES will be part of the CMS Regions. NYS is located in Region 2 and will be the first for onboarding. CMS will be available to answer questions through the Center for Clinical Standards & Quality (CCSQ) Support Central number and email included at the bottom of this page.
Key points include:
- MDS transition to iQIES-transitioning MDS which will take place early 2023.
- Providers will need new user ID.
- May require manual completion of process.
- Every provider will need to appoint one security official-CMS recommends 2.
- Security officials will approve all roles for the facility to get into the system.
- CMS has training videos and guides.
- Onboarding starts August 15th, 2022.
- Launch plan broken out by region.
- August 15th Region 1-2 (Region 2 includes NYS)
- August 29th Region 3, 9, 10,
- September 12th Region 4,
- September 26th Region 6,
- October 17th Region 5,
- October 31st Region 7 and 8.
Clinical Standards & Quality (CCSQ)
The CMS Center for Clinical Standards & Quality (CCSQ) is led by the CMS Chief Medical Officer and the CCSQ Leadership Team in clinical, scientific, public health, legal, IT, project management, academic, and business management fields to provide leadership and coordination for the development and implementation of a cohesive, CMS-wide approach to measuring and promoting quality and leads CMS’s priority-setting process for clinical quality improvement. CCSQ coordinates quality-related activities with outside organizations, monitors the quality of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Clinical Laboratory and Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and evaluates the success of interventions.
Helpline
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8am – 8pm ET
By Phone: (800) 339-9313
By Email: iQIES@cms.hhs.gov
NYSHFA/NYSCAL CONTACTS:
Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Director, Clinical & Quality Services
518-462-4800 x15
Jackie Pappalardi, RN, BSN
Executive Director
518-462-4800 x16
