CHHA HERDS Reporting Clarification

The Department of Health (DOH) has provided clarification on the Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) Health Emergency Response Data System (HERDS) survey regarding reporting of caseload numbers. Currently, it is finding some agencies reporting information inaccurately. Please note that for the question relating to “today’s caseloads by Level 1, Level 2, Level 3,” answers should not pertain to only new cases on the day of survey, but should include the total census reported by level on the reporting day. DOH has confirmed that CHHAs should not include patients from the Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA) unless the patients are on their CHHA caseload as well. CHHAs should not be reporting LHCSA caseloads.

Contact: Meg Everett, meverett@leadingageny.org, 518-929-9342