Common use of Quality Assurance Review Process Clause in Contracts

Quality Assurance Review Process. All Quality Assurance Reviews will be guided by AAQEP’s policies and procedures as specified in the Guide to Accreditation, available at ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇, as well as TSPC policies and procedures, as specified in Oregon Administrative Rule. AAQEP’s process includes a proposal review stage prior to a scheduled site visit. Oregon providers will be approved to begin working with AAQEP contingent on writing a proposal that is reviewed as ‘complete’ by AAQEP staff. A successful proposal will include, but not be limited to, demonstration that appropriate data sources are available to address the standards and reliability and validity have been empirically investigated. After a provider’s initial review with AAQEP, the proposal step is optional unless the provider ceases then returns to work with AAQEP. AAQEP will ensure site visits are conducted in accordance with the timelines identified on the TSPC Site Visit Schedule. Timelines established for unit reviews and consideration of requests for extensions will be decided by AAQEP and TSPC on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with AAQEP and TSPC policies. All Quality Assurance Reviews include an off-site review two to three months prior to each site visit. Off-site reviews are conducted virtually and TSPC staff are welcome to attend as observers. A report of the off-site review will be distributed to the provider with a copy to TSPC at least two months prior to the Quality Assurance Review. Quality Assurance Reviews also include an on-site visit, the scope of which is determined by provider size and complexity.