One day quality forums are being held to discuss current issues with Nursing Home Administrators, Directors of Nursing and Maintenance Supervisors (limited to two participants per facility, advance registration is required; first come, first serve basis).

2009 Quality Forum Announcement     2009 Quality Forum Agenda

Register online via EIDC at http://pubapps.odh.ohio.gov/EID

The Quality Forums will cover the following topics: Technical Assistant Program Updates, Immunizations, Immediate Jeopardy, Long Term Care Updates, Enforcement Updates, Life Safety Code Updates, Questions and Answers, Minimum Data Set 3.0

• Quality Forum Locations and Dates
• -March 30, 2009 (register by March 23, 2009):  Salt Fork Resort & Conference Center (Cambridge District)
• -April 6, 2009 (register by March 30, 2009):  Kings Island Resort & Conference Center (Dayon District)
• -April 27, 2009 (register by April 20, 2009):  Holiday Inn Columbus (Columbus District)
• -May 8, 2009 (register by May 1, 2009):  Hilton Toledo (Toledo District)

-May 20, 2009 (register by May 13, 2009):  Clarion Inn & Conference Center (formerly known as Holiday Inn Hudson) (Akron District)

For additional information please feel free to contact the Bureau of Long Term Care Quality at (614) 752-9524. E-mail us at liccert@odh.ohio.gov if you have technical questions or submit an account request by selecting "EIDC User Account Request".

Due March 1:  The electronic Annual Hospital Registration and Planning Report (AHR) online process has been available since 2007.  This online registration is provided via a secure log-in for hospitals registered by the Ohio Department of Health, Division of Quality Assurance.  A highlight of the core benefits are below.

-Registration form is accessible from anywhere with an Internet connection

-Requirement of submitting a notarized report is no longer necessary

-Immediate e-mail confirming submission of your Annual Hospital Registration

-Immediate e-mail confirming ODH approval of registration.  This e-mail contains your registration letter as an attachment.

Request an account here:  EIDC User Account Request.  Once you have an account, access the system by selecting Health Care Provider Online Business Processing at EIDC.  Once you have accessed the system, select Hospital Registration.

Contact us at (614) 644-7238 if you have a hospital registration question.  If you experience a technical issue regarding the online process or this site, e-mail us at PRI@odh.ohio.gov.

Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP): Online access has been expanded to include electronic payment capability, submission of program re-approval applications, Report of changes, schedules, and trainee reports.  If you have questions regarding this release contact us at NATCEP@odh.ohio.gov or visit our program page at NATCEP Program Page.

NATCEP Online User Guide - Includes guidance for submitting Report of changes, schedules, trainee reports & re-approvals online.

If you are a current user of the Enhanced Information Dissemination & Collection (EIDC) application, please use that account information.  You can access EIDC by clicking here: EIDC User Login.  If you do not have an EIDC account, submit a request here:  EIDC User Account Request.

Asbestos & Lead Professionals:  The initial online phase of this system provided the means for Asbestos Hazard Abatement Contractors to enter/update project information and submit payments electronically.  Functionality has been expanded to include lead licensees.  If you are interested in using the system or require an account change, submit a request here:  EALS User Account Request.

If you are a current user of the Enhanced Information Dissemination & Collection (EIDC) application, please use your current account.  You can access EIDC by clicking here: EIDC User Login.  If you do not have an EIDC account, submit a request here:  EIDC User Account Request.