Which types of programs are exempt from RQRS participation?

The correct response indicates that programs undergoing initial survey for accreditation are exempt from RQRS participation. This exemption is primarily because these programs are in the early stages of receiving accreditation and may not yet have established sufficient data collection and reporting processes to participate effectively in the Rapid Quality Reporting System (RQRS).

At this stage, the focus is typically on meeting the foundational requirements necessary to achieve accreditation, which means they may not have the volume or the complexity of data needed to contribute effectively to RQRS. Once these programs have completed their initial accreditation survey and have established their operations, they can then engage with RQRS as part of their ongoing quality improvement efforts.

Other program types, like established programs, pediatric programs, or programs with fewer than 100 cases annually, may still participate in RQRS, albeit under certain criteria and guidelines, which is why they do not qualify for the exemption outlined in the question.