ORYX® Performance Measurement FAQs for Accreditation
These FAQs are applicable to Joint Commission ORYX Performance Measurement data submission for accreditation purposes.
Resources / Links / Abbreviations
Topics Covered in this section:
Links to external Joint Commission resources, such as Requirements, Timelines, & Specifications
Abbreviations / Glossary
Where to ask questions (ORYX, Specifications, DDSP, Standards, General)
Extenuating Circumstances
Topics Covered in this section:
Extenuating Circumstance Request information
Extenuating Circumstance Request form
ORYX Performance Measurement Timeline
Topics Covered in this section:
Data Submission Timeline
Data Submission Infographic
Data Submission Worksheet
ORYX Performance Measurement Reporting Requirements
Topics Covered in this section:
ORYX Requirements for Healthcare Organizations
1. What’s New
Topics Covered in this section:
Changes to CY2024 ORYX Reporting
2. General ORYX Information: Basics
Topics Covered in this section:
ORYX Basics
The Joint Commission & CMS
Communications
Fees
Deadlines
3. General ORYX Information: Feedback & Public Reporting
Topics Covered in this section:
Publicly available information
State and National Comparison
Accelerate PI Dashboard (See our external website for detailed information)
4. Measure Requirements: Chart and eCQM
Topics Covered in this section:
Chart Abstracted Measures
eCQMs
Safe use of Opioids
Technical
Volumes / Case Threshold
5: Measure Requirements: By Organization Type
Topics Covered in this section:
Critical Access & Small Hospitals
Specialty Hospitals
Psychiatric Hospitals
Assisted Living Community (ALC)
Hospitals with Suspended Requirements
6. Perinatal Care
Topics Covered in this section:
Chart-abstracted and eCQM PC measure reporting
7. Measure Specific
Topics Covered in this section:
Safe Use of Opioids – Concurrent Prescribing
Social Drivers of Health (SDOH)
8. Direct Data Submission Platform: Overview
Topics Covered in this section:
DDSP Basics
DDSP Access
DDSP Onboarding
DDSP Measure Selections
9. Direct Data Submission Platform: Technical
Topics Covered in this section:
DDSP QRDA-1 files
Volume / Case Threshold
10. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Topics Covered in this section:
Google Authenticator (mobile phone)
Microsoft Authenticator (mobile phone)
11. Resubmission
Topics Covered in this section:
FAQs Resubmission of data
12. NHSN Group for The Joint Commission
Topics Covered in this section:
NHSN Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Instructions for Joining The Joint Commission NHSN Group (pending)