Updated maps on breast and cervical cancer screening and late stage incidence

CDPHE has updated its maps showing breast and cervical cancer screening (Pap test or mammogram) compliance and late-stage cancer incidence by health statistic region. Each map shows WWC clinical services sites and quantifies screening rates into four groups (depicted by circles) and late stage cancer incidence by shading of regions. These maps should be used to identify geographic areas of additional need for cancer screening and early detection. For more information on these maps and how they can be used, please review the end of Health Improvement Team (HIT) call from February 2015.

Did you miss the December 17 Health Improvement Team (HIT) Call?

Don't worry! The recording is now available online. Agencies shared successful processes and tips for meeting and improving performance on CDC core indicators. After you take a moment to review the call, take some time to review the list of FY 2016 Shirley Hass Schuett Quality Award recipients. Stay tuned...the statewide winner will be announced in July 2016.

Quick Review before HIT Call on 12/17: What are the CDC Core Performance Indicators?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Core Performance Indicators are evidence-based benchmarks established by the CDC to measure progress toward program goals for screening and quality clinical care. WWC clinical services agencies are required to meet or exceed all six indicators.

1. Rarely or never screened for cervical cancer: At least 20 percent of all clients newly enrolled for cervical cancer screening should be clients who have never been screened for cervical cancer or who have not had a Pap test in the past five years (rarely screened).
2. Women 50 and older receiving mammograms: At least 75 percent of all screening mammograms performed should be provided to clients who are 50 years of age and older.
3. Percentage of abnormal breast cases with complete follow-up should be at least 90 percent. Follow-up is complete when cases have a final diagnosis, cancer or not cancer.
4. Timeliness of follow up for breast cases: At least 75 percent of all completed abnormal breast cases must be completed within 60 days or less.
5. Percentage of abnormal cervical cases with complete follow-up should be at least 90 percent. Follow-up is complete when cases have a final diagnosis, cancer or not cancer.
6. Timeliness of follow up for cervical cases: At least 75 percent of all completed abnormal cervical cases must be completed within 60 days or less.

Join the HIT call Thursday, Dec. 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m to discuss these indicators and get your questions answered​! To gain access, go to https://stateofcolorado.centurylinkccc.com/CenturylinkWeb/WWC. Click on the “Guest” tab, enter your name, and email address. Century Link will prompt you to provide a phone number to join the webinar, however you will still need to call 1-877-820-7831 and enter pass code: 335241# (Press # after the pass code) for audio.

4 things you need to know for the Health Improvement Team (HIT) Call on Dec. 17!

The next HIT Call is on Dec. 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

1. Topic: Improve performance in CDC Core Performance Indicators

2. Purpose: The purpose of this HIT call is to discuss strategies to improving performance; share successes your agency has had in improving performance; and, answer your questions about the CDC Core Performance Indicators.

3. Review before HIT Call: Please review chapter 7: Quality assurance and improvement of the WWC provider toolkit.

4. Webinar information:

To gain access, go to https://stateofcolorado.centurylinkccc.com/CenturylinkWeb/WWC. Click on the “Guest” tab, enter your name, and email address. Century Link will prompt you to provide a phone number to join the webinar, however you will still need to call 1-877-820-7831 and enter pass code: 335241# (Press # after the pass code) for audio. 

Bring your strategies, successes and questions. We look forward to the dialog!

Did you miss the October 15 Health Improvement Team (HIT) Call?

Don't worry! The recording is now available online. 

As indicated in the call, you will be receiving notification in the near future with the link to submit your agency's progress report. A training video and worksheet will be provided to ease the submission.

During the HIT call, identification of eligible women was discussed. Here are the questions that were covered:

4 things you need for the Health Improvement Team (HIT) Call on Oct. 15 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The October HIT Call is here. Here are four things you must know in preparation for the call.