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CROWNWeb

The Consolidated Renal Operations in a Web Enabled Network (CROWNWeb) project is electronic data–submission software implemented by CMS to improve data consistency, reduce complexity, and provide secured electronic data collection.

The new Conditions for Coverage require that all dialysis facilities submit patient information (events, forms, lab data) to the Networks electronically (instead of on paper.) In February 2009 CROWNWeb will be available to the first phase of dialysis facilities via an exceptionally secure Internet site. Access will require prior registration, and will include secured HTTP entry, data encryption and decryption, restricted user roles, and audits of all user actions in the system.

In the following months, CMS will continue to share information regarding CROWNWeb, and will be providing the minimum system requirements and information on CROWNWeb training opportunities to those who are interested. This training will be provided with no direct cost to the community.

CROWNWeb Information

  • In July 2010 CMS announced that Phase III of the CROWN Web implementation will begin in January 2011, with the full national implementation to follow in late Spring 2011. Details are available on the Project CROWN Web site. At least twenty facilities from Network 11 will be participating in Phase III. Facilities wishing to volunteer to participate in Phase III should contact the Network office.
  • At the same time Phase III begins, the QIPS system for obtaining users accounts will be replaced by the QIMS system. All users with valid QIPS accounts at that time will automatically receive QIMS accounts, but for new users the process for obtaining accounts will change. CMS and Network 11 strongly recommend that facilities avoid the rush that can be anticipated around the time of the national implementation and obtain QIPS accounts for their CROWN Web users now. The QIPS registration form is available on the QualityNet Web site.
  • Phase II of the CROWN Web implementation will continue into December 2010. Revisions to the system are in process that will enhance the security of patient health information according to the highest Federal standards. In the mean time, facilities are urged to continue to register CROWN Web users in the QIPS system and to take advantage of the training opportunities available, described in this flyer and this newsletter.
  • Phase II of the CROWN Web implementation began on August 3, 2009. Ten facilities from Network 11 are participating.
  • On January 19, 2009, CMS announced a revised implementation plan for CROWN Web. No Network 11 facilities were included in Phase I, which began February 1, 2009.
  • On-line Training Modules. A large number of on-line training modules, covering most aspects of using CROWN Web, are available on the ProjectCROWNWeb site.
  • CROWNWeb Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (Downloadable, printable PDF file opens in new window. Requires Adobe Reader.)
  • The CROWN Web User Guide. This is a very large file. If you have problems viewing it in your browser, right-click on the link and select the appropriate "save...as" option. The download may take several minutes, but once the file is saved, opening and reading should be quick and easy.
  • Apply for a CROWN Web user account. The system for registering users is known as QIPS. The form and instructions are available on QualityNet.org. (NOTE: Forms that were published in late 2008, labeled CAS, are no longer being accepted. Applicants must use the form found at the link above. )
  • Slides from the CROWN Web Authentication Services (CAS aka QIPS) training teleconference on October 30, 2008. (793 KB PDF file opens in new window.)
  • CROWNWeb Facility Memo- The CROWNWeb document that was sent out in May 2008 to all dialysis facilities (51 KB PDF file opens in new window. Requires Adobe Reader v6.0 or later.) Some information in this memo is superceded by the revised implementation plan.
  • CROWNWeb Communications Brochure (2.18 MB PDF file opens in new window. Requires Adobe Reader v6.0 or later.)
  • Presentation by Tom Kysilko at the Network 11 Annual Meeting, October 3, 2008. (Requires Microsoft PowerPoint or free reader below.) The timelines found in this presentation were superceded in January 2009 when CMS announced the phased implementation of CROWN Web.
  • Facility Classroom Training Locations/Dates. Classroom training for Network 11 took place during the first week of January 2009.

Tips regarding CROWN Web and QIPS

  • CAS and QIPS are two names for the same thing.
  • QIPS and CROWN Web are not the same thing, although they are related.  QIPS is a system that controls access to CROWN Web.  Your user ID and password will be good for both systems.
  • All users of CROWN Web must have QIPS accounts. 
  • A QIPS Security Administrator (SA) at a facility may process applications from regular users at the same facility.
  • QIPS SAs at the Network will process applications from users who need to be facility SAs.
  • QIPS SAs at CMS will process applications for those who need access to data in more than one Network.
  • In order to do anything useful in CROWN Web, a person with a QIPS account also needs to have CROWN Web roles (viewer, editor, and/or administrator) and scope (one or more facilities) assigned to them.  This is done by a CROWN Web Facility Administrator, who is typically the same person as the QIPS SA.
  • A CROWN Web Facility Administrator may or may not be the same as someone who normally has that job title at a facility.
  • To log into QIPS to edit your own account, go to this URL: https://www.qualitynet.org/idm/user/login.jsp
  • To log into QIPS as an SA to create new user accounts, go to this URL: https://www.qualitynet.org/idm/login.jsp

 

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