2. General ORYX Information--Basics

Topics Covered in this section:

ORYX 101
ORYX Basics
The Joint Commission & CMS
Communications
Fees
Deadlines

What is ORYX?

ORYX is not an acronym; it’s The Joint Commission’s performance measurement and improvement initiative, which integrates outcomes and other performance measure data into the accreditation process.

The ORYX initiative became operational in March of 1999, when performance measurement systems began transmitting data to The Joint Commission on behalf of accredited hospitals. ORYX measurement requirements are intended to support Joint Commission accredited organizations in their quality improvement efforts.

ORYX 101

ORYX 101

VIDEO - ORYX 101: Performance Measurement (duration: 40:36 minutes)
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ORYX 101 Navigational Demonstration: Performance Measurement

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Overview: 0:00 to 10:50
ORYX Requirements: 10:50 to 13:25
Where to find information: 13:25 to 24:20
Data Submission: 24:20 to 36:15
Resources: 36:15 to 40:36

By the end of this video, participants will:

Understand why performance measures are submitted
Learn where data comes from and how its used
Understand the annual ORYX Performance Measurement requirements for their organization
Locate and navigate to the various sites and resources related to ORYX Performance Measurement
Understand the process steps for chart-abstracted and eCQM data
Know where to ask questions on different topics

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The Joint Commission

2. General ORYX Information--Basics

What is ORYX?

ORYX is not an acronym; it’s The Joint Commission’s performance measurement and improvement initiative, which integrates outcomes and other performance measure data into the accreditation process.

ORYX BASICS

THE JOINT COMMISSION & CMS

COMMUNICATIONS

FEES

DEADLINES