2017 UDS Training 

Training Description
The Uniform Data System (UDS) in-person training is a full day program covering the preparation of
the 2017 UDS Report. The training addresses each of the report’s tables, including a discussion of the
changes that have been made and the definitions necessary to complete the Report. The UDS training is
aimed at those who are responsible for gathering and reporting the data elements included in the UDS
Report, as well as management and clinical staff who need to understand the definitions and concepts
used, and those who use the data in their program management and quality improvement activities.

Review and Submission Process Deadlines and Dates
Health Center Program grantees, look-alikes, and certain health centers funded under the HRSA’s
Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) will submit their UDS Report by February 15th 2018. These
clinics will then work with a UDS reviewer to correct any potential data errors, so that the UDS reports
may be finalized by March 31st 2018. Once finalized, BPHC and BHW will not permit further
corrections or amendments.

FYI: REVISED UDS GUIDANCE CMS2v5:Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan (PHQ-9 ACC   There has been a recent change to the UDS guidance surrounding the CMS2v5 Preventative Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan clinical quality measure (CQM). During the 2017 Uniform Data System (UDS) Changes webinar May 9, 2017 we stated that the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) would not be an acceptable follow-up plan to meet the measure definition. However, based on guidance from the measurement steward (CMS), the use of the PHQ-9 as a follow-up to a positive depression screening (PHQ-2) is acceptable. In the spirit of being consistent with the measure intent and interpretation by the measure steward, and being in full alignment with the electronic specifications of this measure, we are correcting our guidance on the CQM. Learn more about this UDS guidance change.

8:00 – 8:30    Registration and Breakfast

8:30 – 8:45    Uniform Data System (UDS) Introduction - Overview of the Training Program, Reporting Requirements, Changes for 2016, Key Definitions

8:45 – 10:15   Table Instructions -  Patients by ZIP Code, Tables 3A, 3B, and 4: Patient Characteristics, Table 5: Staffing and Utilization, Table 5A: Tenure for Health Center Staff

10:15 – 10:30   Break

10:30 – 12:30  Table Instructions continued - Table 6A: Selected Diagnoses and Services Rendered, Table 6B: Quality of Care Measures

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch - Lunch will be provided

1:30 – 2:30 Table Instructions continued - Table 6B: Quality of Care Measures - continued, Table 7: Health Outcomes and Disparities Measures

2:30 – 2:45   Break

2:45 – 4:15 Tables Instructions continued - Table 8A: Financial Costs, Table 9D: Patient Related Income, Table 9E: Other Income

4:15 – 4:30 Closing and Evaluation - Strategies for Success, Reminders, Available Assistance, Additional Resources, Discussion, Evaluation

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