Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. One in 11 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 29 million people. And another 86 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
If you are overweight, have high blood pressure, or are age 45 or older, you are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that making healthy changes can greatly lower your risk.
Know your ABCs and keep track with this record: A - the A1C test B - Blood pressure C - Cholesterol s - Stop Smoking
Avoiding dangerous situations is as simple as making sure your home is safe, accessible, and does not pose a risk of falling. Check out this Safe at Home Checklist to identify home safety, fall hazards and accessibility issues. When you are living at home, don't adjust your lifestyle to fit the home, adjust your home to fit your lifestyle. Here are some home modifications and universal designs for elder-friendly living. Another easy adjustment to your home are shower grab bars. Shower grab bars make it easy and safe to get in and out of the shower or tub, no matter your age. To help reduce the risk of falls learn how to install shower grab bars at home.
All kids enjoy trick or treating. However, some kids might miss out on the treat portion of the festivities due to their food allergies. The Teal Pumpkin project encourages people participating in Trick or Treat to place a teal pumpkin on their porch to show those kids with allergies that there is a safe treat for them to enjoy! Help all kids have a great Halloween by providing toys or non-food treats.
Did you know that 1/4 of students report being bullied (Bullying Statistics)? Join OACHC and Unite Together Against Bullying. On October 19th OACHC will be helping to spread knowledge and awareness about Bullying by wearing Orange for Unity Day. Join us and post your pictures on Facebook and Twitter using the #UnityDay2016 , #YoureNotAlone and #StopBullying365 hashtags.
This month is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You might have already noticed athletes, celebrities and people on the street wearing a lot of pink, lately. Make sure this month to do your part by not only wearing pink, but by helping people understand the importance of detecting cancer early. We would like everyone to know how to do self checks, get regularly women's wellness visits and learn the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
Did you know 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives? Women and Men should know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer so they can get treatment as early as possible. Women over 40 should discuss with their doctor about getting mammograms to help detect cancer. You should also talk to your doctor if you have a family history of cancer, as well.
OACHC's 2016 UDS Training will be held November 30th at Quest Business Center in Columbus, Ohio. We are pleased to announce that Art Stickgold will be our presenter again this year, as well! Register Now!
Training
The Uniform Data System (UDS) in-person training is a full day program covering the preparation of the 2016 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. 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. Once finalized, BPHC and BHW will not permit further corrections or amendments.
Changes for CY 2016 UDS Reporting
2016 Changes
Table 3A/3B/4
Patients are to be reported according to their sex at birth on Table 3A Patients will also be reported by sexual orientation and by gender identity (SOGI) on Table 3B. Reporting of public housing count has been further clarified on Table 4.
Table 5/5A/8A
New lines have been added to Tables 5 and 8A to report staff and costs: Reporting of tenure data for dental therapists has been added to Table 5A.
Table 6A
All Table 6A diagnosis codes for selected diagnoses and services rendered are revised from ICD‐9 to ICD‐10 codes.
Table 6B/7
To support Department‐wide standardization of data collection and reduce health center reporting burden, the specifications for the clinical measures in Tables 6B and 7 listed below have been revised to align with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ electronic‐specified Clinical Quality Measures (e‐ CQMs). The quality of care measures are aligned with e‐CQMs for Eligible Professionals June 2015 eReporting update for the 2016 reporting period. (While there are other updates available, they are not to be used for the 2016 reporting.)
Childhood Immunization Status has been revised to align with CMS117v4
Cervical Cancer Screening has been revised to align with CMS124v4
Weight Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents has been revised to align with CMS155v4
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow‐Up has been revised to align with CMS69v4
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention has been revised to align with CMS138v4
Use of Appropriate Medications for Asthma has been revised to align with CMS126v4
Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antithrombotic has been revised to align with CMS164v4
Colorectal Cancer Screening has been revised to align with CMS130v4
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Clinical Depression and Follow‐Up has been revised to align with CMS2v5
Dental Sealants for Children between 6‐9 Years has been revised to align with CMS277v0
Controlling High Blood Pressure has been revised to align with CMS165v4
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c Poor Control has been revised to align with CMS122v4
HIT Form
The Health Information and Technology (HIT) Form has been revised to include health center telehealth capacity and use and to capture medication‐assisted treatment (MAT).
