2018 UDS Training 

Training Description
UDS Annual Training Description
The Uniform Data System (UDS) Annual Training is a full day program covering the preparation of the 2018 UDS Report. The training addresses each of the report’s tables, focusing on changes that may have been made, definitions necessary to complete the UDS Report, and common problems/errors. This training is targeted toward those who are responsible for gathering and reporting the data elements included in the UDS Report, as well as management, finance, 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) are all required to submit their UDS Report by February 15, 2019.
After submission, clinics will then work with their UDS reviewer to correct identified data errors and/or explain apparent anomalies, so that the UDS reports may be finalized by March 31st. It is always critical to complete this process during the limited window available. Once finalized, the system will not permit further corrections or amendments.

Trainer Bio 

Michelle Vatalaro, MPH, has worked closely with Federally Qualified Health Centers on Uniform Data System reporting for the last seven years. Ms. Vatalaro provides tailored guidance and technical assistance on reporting requirements, clinical performance measurement, and related workflows. Ms. Vatalaro also develops training materials to guide these processes, and provides direct support to implementation. Ms. Vatalaro also works with health centers and Look Alike programs to successfully complete their 330 applications. In addition to her UDS work, Ms. Vatalaro also works  with health care organizations on the integration of behavioral health and primary care.

Tentative Agenda
NOTE: All times are subject to change based on time for questions.

8:00 – 8:30         Registration and Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00         Uniform Data System (UDS) Introduction
                           Who, What, When, Where and Why of the UDS
9:00 – 10:15      Table by Table Instructions
                           Patients Defined
                           Patient Tables: ZIP Code, Tables 3A, 3B, and 4
10:15 – 10:30     Break
10:30 – 12:30    Table Instructions – continued
                           Clinical Services and Performance Tables: 5 (Utilization), 6A, 6B and 7
                           Visits and Staff FTEs Defined
                           Investigating eCQM Requirements
                           Non-eCQM UDS Measures
12:30 – 1:30       Lunch
1:30 – 2:30        Table Instructions – continued
                          Operational Tables: 4 (Income and Insurance), 5 (Staffing), 5A, 8A
2:30 – 2:45        Break
2:45 – 4:15        Tables Instructions – continued
                          Operational Tables – cont.: 8A, 9D and 9E
                          Proposed Changes for 2019 UDS
                          Modernization Update and New Functionalities Video
4:15– 4:30         Closing and Evaluation
                          Available Assistance
                          Strategies for Success
                          Evaluation