Tentative Data Collection Schedule for the 2020 ICH CAHPS Spring Survey
folder_openOther Announcementscalendar_todayPosted November 8, 2019
The tentative data collection schedule and the dates for some key activities related to the 2020 In-Center Hemodialysis CAHPS (ICH CAHPS) Spring Survey are shown below. Please note that these dates are subject to change. Should a schedule change occur, an announcement will be posted.
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Activity
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Date
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2020 ICH CAHPS Survey Vendor Update Training Session1
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2/13/2020
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Submit New Facility-Specific Questions to CMS
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2/7/2020
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Deadline for Authorizing a Vendor for 2020 Spring Survey2
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2/28/2020
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Deadline for Submitting a 2020 Facility Non-Participation Form3
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2/28/2020
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Deadline (for vendors) to Review Vendor Authorization Report and Notify the Coordination Team of any Authorization Issues
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3/4/2020
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Deadline for Submitting the Updated Quality Assurance Plan
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3/31/2020 |
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Sampling Window
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10/1/2019-12/31/2019
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Sample Files Uploaded on ICH CAHPS Website
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3/27/2020
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Vendors Attest to Receipt of Sample File
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3/31/2020
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Mail Prenotification Letter
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4/17/2020
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Mail 1st Questionnaire (mail only and mixed mode)/Begin Telephone data collection (phone only mode)
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5/1/2020
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Mail 2nd Questionnaire (mail only)/Begin phone follow-up (mixed mode)
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5/29/2020
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Data Collection Ends
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7/10/2020
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Vendors Clean/Process Final Data and Construct XML File
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7/10/2020-7/28/2020
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Deadline for Submitting XML Data File to ICH Data Center
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7/29/2020
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1 Due to no new vendors, an Introduction webinar training will not be held in 2020.
2 Only ICH facilities that will be switching to a different survey vendor and those that will be participating in the ICH CAHPS Survey for the first time will need to complete the online vendor authorization form.
3 The Facility Non-Participation Form is an annual form that is valid only for the year in which it was submitted. ICH facilities that submitted the Facility Non-Participation Form in CY2019 must submit the 2020 Facility Non-Participation Form if they do not plan to administer the 2020 ICH CAHPS Spring and Fall Surveys.
Please contact the Coordination Team via e-mail at ichcahps@rti.org or call 1-866-245-8083 if you have any questions or need more information about the 2020 ICH CAHPS Spring Survey.