MoATB FAQ
How do I view the MoATB?
If you are approved for access click here to access the MoATB. Once you have access you will receive a daily email from Portfolio Reporting with a snapshot of the MoATB. You can open and view the MoATB by clicking on any of the images within the email. Once you access the webpage save the URL (link) as a favorite/bookmark for quick and easy access later. *View will not render properly in internet Explorer. We recommend Google Chrome, Firefox or Edge browsers for optimal viewing experience.
Why won't the link to the MoATB open for me?
VPN login is required in order to access the MoATB, and the intranet can only be accessed once logged into the VPN.
- VPN instructions are available through the following links on the Intranet:
Please contact the UMMS Help desk for any issues related to VPN login, password, connection, etc. Click here for a list of help desk phone and email contact specific to your facility.
How often is data updated in the MoATB?
The MoATB is populated with both real-time and historical data. Information within the MoATB is refreshed at different intervals. Each tab will display the last load date and time in the upper left corner as well as information regarding the frequency of the data loads.
For the latest refresh click the “Refresh” icon on the top left of the page within Tableau. Note, the refresh is not your Windows refresh. You are refreshing the page within Tableau which would display the most recent content published on that page.
Will the data in Epic always match the data in the MoATB?
The MoATB uses multiple data sources to populate various visualizations and includes real-time and retrospective data. Some data sources are manually updated such as supplies, ventilators and medications. Other data sources include Epic, Cerner Lab, Lawson and Capital Region’s amongst others. It is important to confirm which data sources are driving the Tab you are viewing, which can impact how the data may marry to what is seen in Epic. Data sources used to drive each tab are identified in the upper left corner of the visualization.
What are the COVID-19 Models?
The COVID-19 models were developed by the UMMS Enterprise Data & Analytics team. The model forecasts events associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland and at UMMS hospitals. Projections also include Surge Planning. For details on COVID-19 Models and Surge Planning Projections, click Release Notes within the tab. *Access is limited and is granted to individuals deemed appropriate by the Incident Command Structure Leadership.
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The COVID-19 Model Projections are accessed from the OVERVIEW Tab.
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Click Release Notes within the view to
find out more.
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Why does the death counts differ per tab?
From the Clinical Care Tab deaths are determined based on discharge disposition = expired. The tab only looks for inpatient hospitalizations and outcomes should be based on specific hospitalization encounter. The Overview Tab shows hospitalized patients who were diagnosed with COVID+ and identified as expired. This logic includes patients who have expired in any other location. The Demographics Tab reflects hospitalized patients who were diagnosed with COVID+ and identified as expired with a death date on the patient's record. This logic includes patients who have expired in any other location.
What if I have questions about information I see on the MoATB?
The information in the MoATB is generated by a multidisciplinary team. Providing details allows the Data and Analytics team to properly triage your question to the correct subject matter expert for investigation. Please help us reduce our turnaround time by providing a detailed description of your question or issue and include:
- List the Tab you are referring (Overview, Demographics, Patient Details, etc.
- Describe the value/data being questioned
- Provide screen shots and evidence.
Whom do I contact for questions?
Please submit your question through the UMMS Service Desk Portal, or submit a ticket to the UMMS Help Desk. Click here for a list of help desk phone and email contact specific to your facility. When you submit your help desk ticket please assign to the Epic Reporting team. Also, provide your contact information (name and call back number), your role, location and department.
How can my staff obtain access to the MoATB?
Access is limited and is granted to individuals deemed appropriate by the Incident Command Structure Leadership. Please submit a ticket to the UMMS Help Desk. Click here for a list of help desk phone and email contact specific to your facility. Please include your contact information (name and call back number), your role, location and department. Also ensure your ticket is routed to the Epic Reporting team.
Helpful Links
MoATB
MoATB Bulletins & Tip Sheets