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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

  • Banner announcing Phase III kick off with link to ProjectCROWNWeb.org which opens in new window On December 20, 2011, CMS announced that QIMS is now available for creating new accounts and released the schedule for the CROWNWeb Phase III pilot, which will run from January 17, 2012 through February 29, 2012. Network 11 has 21 facilities participating in Phase III, and users at these facilities have been notified that they need to obtain QIMS accounts as soon as possible.
  • On February 24th, 2011, CMS announced a CROWNWeb Phase II Expansion that will tentatively increase the existing body of participating facilities from 180 to approximately 630 beginning in April 2011. Twenty facilities from Network 11 are participating. Further details regarding CROWNWeb Phase II expansion, Phase III, and the Full National Release will be provided via the Project CROWN Web site.
  • At the same time Phase III begins, the QIPS system for obtaining users accounts will be replaced by the QIMS system. The QIMS system differs in some significant respects from QIPS, including: support for multi-factor authentication, separation of administrative and non-administrative accounts, and increased self-service by users. This QIMS system will become available in late September 2011. While it was hoped that QIPS accounts could be automatically converted to QIMS accounts, this proved to be unworkable. All users will need to apply for QIMS accounts. Details from CMS are forthcoming.
  • The QualityNet Help Desk is an important resource for CROWNWeb users and QIPS/QIMS account holders. The Help Desk maintains a knowledgebase and a documentation library about CROWNWeb and QIPS/QIMS. Help Desk staff are available by phone (866-288-8912) and e-mail (qnetsupport-esrd AT sdps.org) to answer questions and provide solutions to technical issues users may have. As always, your ESRD Network is your best resource for issues related to business processes of submitting information to CMS.
  • The Phase II Expansion of the CROWN Web implementation will continue through November 2011. 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 take advantage of the training opportunities available at Project CROWNWeb. 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.
  • 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.

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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