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Topics Covered in this section:

  • DDSP Basics

  • DDSP Onboarding & Access

  • DDSP OnboardingDDSP Measure Selections

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DDSP BASICS

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title8.1: What are the key benefits of using the DDSP?

Key benefits of the DDSP include:

  • 24/7 access during the submission period,

  • Easy to use data visuals,

  • Cloud-based Platform environment with fast file transfer,

  • Robust security and HIPAA compliance,

  • State of the art rules engine for eCQM data,

  • Transparency

  • Hospitals can see results and outcomes prior to the final submission step of submitting data to The Joint Commission.

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title8.7a: As a user of the DDSP, what browser do I need?

Hospitals need to ensure they use a supported internet browser version to be able to use the DDSP.

Browser

Supported Version(s) for Utilizing the DDSP

Internet Explorer

The DDSP will not support the use of Internet Explorer. 

Microsoft Edge1

•Windows 10: Version 86.0.622.43 and above

•MacOS: Version 86.0.622.38 and above

Google Chrome1,2

•Windows: Version 86.0.4240.75 and above

•MacOS: Version 86.0.4240.80 and above

Firefox1

Version 81.0.2 and above

Firefox Extended Support Release: Version 78.3.1 and above

Safari1  (on Mac)

Version 14 and above

1: Prior versions may work; however, they are not tested or guaranteed to work.

2: The Grammarly extension can cause some of the DDSP pages to display incorrectly and some page functionality to not work.  If you experience issues with the DDSP using Chrome and have this extension enabled; we recommend that you log out of the DDSP, disable Grammarly, and log back into the DDSP to determine if this extension is causing your issues. 

NOTE:  If you are not using one of the supported browser/versions on the computer(s) for use with the Joint Commission DDSP, please work with your internal information systems staff to download or upgrade to one of the browser/versions listed.  If you elect not to use a supported browser/version, you may not be able to log into the DDSP or use all of its functionality.  Browsers should be configured to enable JavaScript. 

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title8.8: What is the role of the Signatory Official for DDSP?

  • The Signatory Official is specific to the DDSP.

  • They are the first person to log onto the DDSP for a given hospital.

  • The Signatory is the hospital representative who has signing authority on behalf of their hospital(s) and agrees to and accept the required legal forms related to the DDSP.

  • Once the platform has been initially accessed and the legal agreements signed, the Signatory is now simply a user on the Platform.

  • After initially accessing the DDSP, the Signatory can invite additional users to access their DDS workspace. These additional users may include other staff who can invite and manage other users.

  • The Signatory is not necessarily the same person who performs the data submission process. On-boarding is related to the agreement and acceptance of the required legal forms related to the DDSP.

  • Signatory's should on-board as early as possible to facilitate the review and acceptance of the legal forms.

There are two or three distinct steps required to utilize the DDSP:

(1) hospital onboarding (SeeQuestion/Answer 8.13 for information regarding onboarding);

(2) For eCQMs, (A) uploading QRDA I documents and (B) submitting eCQM data;

(3) For Chart-Abstracted Measures, entering and saving aggregate data.

NOTE: Each hospital is responsible for all users who are invited and granted permissions on the DDSP per the legal agreements.

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title8.12: Where can I find a list of Joint Commission approved vendors for accreditation purposes for CY2022?

Effective 1/1/2020, The Joint Commission no longer has contracts with ORYX vendors and there is no longer a list of Joint Commission approved ORYX vendors. All hospitals utilize the DDSP for submission of both chart-abstracted measures and eCQMs data for accreditation purposes. Hospitals have the option of inviting a third-party consultant, such as a vendor, to the DDSP to assist with data submission at their discretion.

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DDSP ONBOARDING AND ACCESS

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title8.13: How is the DDSP accessed?

Once the Signatory has accepted the initial invitation and additional users have been invited, the DDSP can be accessed via the external Joint Commission website log in page https://www.jointcommission.org/login/

https://www.jointcommission.org/login/

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title8.20: My hospital used the DDSP to submit prior years data. When will I get my Platform invitation?

Hospital’s were provided with onboarding information to the new DDSP May 10, 2022.If your organization did not receive this information or are a newly accredited facility after this time frame, contact hcooryx@jointcommission.org. Once the person indicated as the Signatory accepts their platform invitation and initially accesses the new DDSP, they are responsible for inviting one or more additional users to manage platform functions.

Work with your ORYX contact or Quality Manager to determine who is on the platform and able to invite additional users, or contact hcooryx@jointcommission.org if you are uncertain who your organization’s internal contacts are.

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title8.21: We are a new hospital / have new hospitals in our system, how do we enroll them for the CY2022 DDSP?

If your organization did not receive information to onboard or are a newly accredited facility, contact hcooryx@jointcommission.org and be certain to provide your HCO ID # in the subject line of your email.

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title8.24: In selecting our measures, can we select eCQMs which corresponds to the chart-abstracted measure(s)?

Yes, hospitals may collect data on both the corresponding chart-abstracted measure and eCQM. For example, you may report on both ED-2 and eED-2 or, if you provide Obstetrical Services, PC-01 and ePC-01.

NOTE: Beginning CY2021, any or all of the required chart-abstracted Perinatal Care Measures (PC-01, PC-02, PC-05 and PC-06), HCOs may submit eCQM data (ePC-01, ePC-02, ePC-05 and ePC-06) instead of four quarters of the corresponding chart-abstracted measures.

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