EQUIPP® Refresh Notice -April 15, 2022
Performance Data Date Range
The latest dataset was made available in EQUIPP® as of April 15, 2022. This dataset now includes 6-month performance information based off of prescription drug claims from Sept 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022.
YTD Date Range: not available
Year to Date reporting is not calculated in April. This reporting period will resume in May 2022. The Year to Date outliers will be updated in EQUIPP® starting next month, with the Year to Date Reporting period of January 2022 – March 2022.
In addition, this means outlier files (for applicable organizations) will not include outliers for the Year-to-Date measurement period.
Influenza Immunization Date Range:
June 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022
Influenza Performance Update:
The latest CDC flu report ending March 26, 2022, shows influenza activity in the United States is still highest in the central and south-central regions of the country but appears to be declining slightly in these regions. Influenza activity is increasing in the northeast and northwest regions.
Current Influenza Immunization performance data date range: June 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
For more Immunization Measure information including an educational video and user
guide, please visit our website at https://www.pharmacyquality.com/immunizations/
What's New in April EQUIPP®
YTD Date Range: not available
Year to Date reporting is not calculated in April. This reporting period will resume in May 2022. The Year to Date outliers will be updated in EQUIPP® starting next month, with the Year to Date Reporting period of January 2022 – March 2022.
In addition, this means outlier files (for applicable organizations) will not include outliers for the Year-to-Date measurement period.
NEW! PQS Summary of Pharmacy/Medication-Related Updates in the CY2023 Rate Announcement
PQS has summarized the Calendar Year 2023 Advance Notice Rate Announcement as it pertains to pharmacy and medication-related updates. It is now available for download.
PQS Quality Corner Show Podcast
Quality Corner Show Podcast Highlight Episodes from March
The Quality Corner Show highlighted topics related to the Appointment-Based Model, Expanding Patient Care and Successful Change Implementation in March. Listen to them using the links below:
Quality Corner Show Discusses Implementing the Appointment-Based Model with Sophia Herbert, PharmD
About the PQS Quality Corner Show:
The PQS Quality Corner Show podcast focuses on everything quality in the world of pharmacy and patient care. The series is available through all major podcast platforms. Visit https://pharmacyquality.buzzsprout.com/ or via the PQS website.
More EQUIPP® Webinars are Coming!
Don't worry if you missed our latest webinar! PQS will continue hosting EQUIPP® webinars. Keep an eye on your inbox for emails for our next event and how to register.
Quality Improvement Table for Pharmacies
Reminder: Access the Quality Improvement Program Table for each measure by clicking on the "Analyze Performance" button found beneath each performance score.
This table is found at the very bottom of the screen as you scroll down and displays program specific scores and details - including program goals, pharmacy performance percentile rank and program details (further details are found by hovering over the question mark icon next to the program name).