Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI Sample Clauses
The Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) clause establishes a requirement for ongoing evaluation and enhancement of services or processes covered by the agreement. Typically, this clause obligates the parties to regularly monitor performance metrics, implement feedback mechanisms, and make systematic adjustments to improve quality over time. By embedding CQI into the contract, it ensures that standards do not stagnate and that both parties are committed to maintaining and elevating service quality, thereby addressing potential issues proactively and fostering a culture of continuous enhancement.
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Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI. Provide a detailed step-by-step process describing what will be done to monitor and improve process as time progresses. ‘
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI. A process for improving quality that:
(1) assumes opportunities of improvement are unlimited; (2) is consumer- oriented; (3) is data driven; (4) results in implementation of improvements; (5) requires continual measurement of implemented improvements; and (6) requires modification of improvements as indicated. [See, NMAC 8.305.1.7.]
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI. Provide a detailed step-by-step process describing what will be done to monitor and improve process as time progresses. I. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE To ensure that the Commonwealth implements the Quality Improvement System approved by CMS in the operation of its HCBS Waivers. SCOPE The CMS-approved Quality Improvement System in the DD HCBS waivers outlines: Inclusion of the evidence-based discovery activities that will be conducted for each of the six major waiver assurances. The remediation activities followed to correct individual problems identified in the implementation of each of the assurances. Identification of the Department and Division responsible for overall management of the respective QM function(s). DMAS, as the Single State Medicaid Agency, retains overall authority for the operation of the DD HCBS waivers in their entirety. Processes to oversee and monitor all components related to the QM Strategy. Identification of performance measures that will be assessed. Processes to review performance trends, patterns, and outcomes to establish quality improvement priorities. Processes to recommend changes to policies, procedures and practices, waivers, and regulation as informed through ongoing review of data. Processes to ensure remediation activities are completed and to evaluate their effectiveness. Processes to report progress and recommendations to CMS for continuation of the waivers program, and to the QIC, to fulfill requirements of the Settlement Agreement. DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT All process documents will need to utilize approved process templates provided by DBHDS. Process documents will be saved as .pdf documents before distributed. All process documents will be stored in a centralized document library. Any revisions or updates to the document will need to be approved and documented for effective revision and/or document management. Naming conventions for versioning will be strictly enforced. PROVISION Section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act: CMS Home and Community Based Services Medicaid Waivers: Instructions, CMS Technical Guide COMPLIANCE INDICATORS VD1 35.1 The Commonwealth implements the Quality Improvement Plan approved by CMS in the operation of its HCBS Waivers.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI. Contractor shall provide CQI information to HSB Bureau Chief, reflecting all timelines and quality of care. Contractor shall establish a CQI program that includes a quality improvement committee with representatives from major program areas. The committee shall meet at least quarterly. Meeting minutes shall be taken and shared with State. The committee identifies aspects of healthcare to be monitored and establishes thresholds, analyzes the results for factors that may have contributed to areas that are below thresholds, implements improvement strategies to correct identified health concerns, monitors performance following implementation of strategies. At a minimum, one process and/or outcome study will be completed annually. A CQI annual review is required.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI. “Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)” means the systematic process of identifying, describing, and analyzing strengths and problems and then testing, implementing, learning from, and revising solutions.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI. Plan Plan that describes the Provider’s internal processes to accomplish its programmatic goals and creates a framework for continuous improvement. The plan must detail how the Provider will ensure that skills, techniques and tools gained by Provider staff in core training requirements are implemented in service delivery. For Programs in first year of implementation: 30 days from (a) contract effective date and (b) when revised. For all other programs: When revised.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI. A. Contractors must develop an ongoing, systematic process to monitor and evaluate the quality, efficiency, effectiveness, and appropriateness of client service and program operations. Required CQI:
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI. An ongoing, systematic process of internal and external improvements in service provision and administrative functions, taking into account both in process and end of process indicators, in order to meet the valid requirements of Individuals Served.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that management is based on principles of Continuous Quality Improvement/Total Quality Management (CQI/TQM) including: the recognition that opportunities for improvement are unlimited; that the QI process shall be data driven, requiring continual measurement of clinical and non-clinical effectiveness and programmatic improvements of clinical and non-clinical processes driven by such measurements; requiring re-measurement of effectiveness and continuing development and implementation of improvements as appropriate; and shall rely on customer input.