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Quality Assurance Overview

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Quality Assurance System Overview FY 04/05- new Quality Assurance tools

implemented, taking into consideration CMS Quality Framework and expectations

FY 05/06- various revisions to Quality Assurance tools, including deletion / addition of some QA Indicators and reorganization of some Outcomes, scoring revision, modification of performance levels

FYs 06/07, 07/08, 08/09, 2010 & 2011- minimal changes to the Quality Assurance tools, contributing to the ability to further compare data / performance across extended periods of time

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Inter-Rater Reliability Overview Reliability: measurement between 2 or more raters

using the same tool, to establish the extent of consensus on use of the tool

The expected outcomes of the Inter-Rater Reliability studies are: Provide a wide-range of sampling opportunities across

regions and surveyors Measure the extent of agreement in regard to compliance

with QA Indicators Identify Indicators where there are trends in differences of

scoring across numerous IRR studies Provide opportunities to increase consensus through such

mechanisms as refining surveyor guidance, modification of tools, education of those entities being surveyed

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IRR- Summary of the Data

The table below shows Quality Assurance reliability data, representing degree of agreement among Quality Assurance reviewers.

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Impact of Quality Assurance Data Provides an overview of system performance

Viewed and utilized by a wide audience Data utilized by DIDD Central Office, Agency

Teams, Regional Offices, Quality Management Committees, court monitors

Facilitates change throughout the service delivery system and decision making Data is used in assessing progress and to

identify areas needing corrective intervention

Special Reporting Focused review of Domains, Outcomes and

Indicators Focused analysis with provider detail Review of provider performance by provider-

type and regionally Comparison of performance across years

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Quality Assurance System Overview Quality Assurance Survey Process:

Consultative Reviews Annual Review except for some clinical providers and those

providers achieving 3 or 4 Star status Sample Selection Notification / document request On-site review Conciliation process Report of findings Quality Improvement Planning Reporting through Regional and Statewide Quality

Management Committees

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Quality Assurance System Overview Quality Assurance Tools:

Organizational: Day-Residential / Personal Assistance /

Clinical Independent Support Coordination

(organizational practices & utilizing data from waiver Individual Record Reviews)

Individual: Day-Residential Personal Assistance Behavioral Nursing Therapy

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Quality Assurance System Overview Quality Assurance Tool Structure:

Domains1. Access and Eligibility2. Individual Planning and Implementation3. Safety and Security4. Rights, Respect and Dignity5. Health6. Choice and Decision Making7. Relationships and Community Membership8. Opportunities for Work9. Provider Capabilities and Qualifications10. Administrative Authority and Financial Accountability

Outcomes Indicators

Guidance and Provider Manual References

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Quality Assurance System Overview Quality Assurance Scoring & Domain

Applicability: Domains Applicable by Provider Type:

Day-Residential: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Personal Assistance: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 Support Coordination: 1, 2, 3, 9, 10 Behavioral: 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 Nursing: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 Therapy: 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10

On the web: QA and Waiver Review Tools Report Card Listing Star Lising Resource / Reference Documents

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Quality Assurance System Overview Quality Assurance Tool Scoring:

Domains: 6- Substantial Compliance 4- Partial Compliance 2- Minimal Compliance 0- Noncompliance

Outcomes: SC- Substantial Compliance PC- Partial Compliance MC- Minimal Compliance NC- Noncompliance

Indicators: Yes- Substantial Compliance No- Noncompliance

Performance Levels: Exceptional Performance Proficient Fair Significant Concerns Serious Deficiencies

Special Scoring Criteria: Exceptional: A score of Substantial Compliance is required in Domains 2, 3, 5 and 9, if applicable.

Proficient: For each applicable Domain, the performance score must be at least Partial Compliance.

Fair: For each applicable Domain, the performance score must be at least Minimal Compliance.

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Star Providers- 3 & 4 Star Status 4-Star Status:

96% or above compliance on QA surveys for 2 years; No Domain below Partial Compliance Must achieve Substantial Compliance in Domain 3 ISC agencies must achieve Substantial Compliance in Domain 2

No preventable egregious events resulting in death of individual for one year;

Annualized substantiated investigation rate of 10 substantiations per 100 persons supported (10:100) or less for one year;

Quality Tier designation from Court Monitor, if applicable.

Approval for four-star status is by the Regional Quality Management Committee, followed by submission to State-wide Quality Management Committee for final approval.

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Star Providers- 3 & 4 Star Status 3-Star Status:

85% or above compliance on QA surveys for 2 years; No Domain below Partial Compliance Must achieve Substantial Compliance in Domain 3 ISC agencies must achieve Substantial Compliance in Domain 2

No preventable egregious events resulting in death of individual for one year;

Annualized substantiated investigation rate of 10 substantiations per 100 persons supported (10:100) or less for one year;

Quality Tier designation from Court Monitor, if applicable.

Approval for four-star status is by the Regional Quality Management Committee, followed by submission to State-wide Quality Management Committee for final approval.

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Sample Data:

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Sample Data:

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Waiver Monitoring Overview DIDD implements three HCBS Waivers under the administrative oversight of

TennCare: Self-Determination Waiver State-wide Waiver Arlington Waiver

Each waiver entails annual monitoring as performed by Quality Assurance, with follow-up remediation and validation activities as coordinated by regional Operations and Case Management staff

Monitoring for each waiver consists of administration of two review tools Qualified Provider Individual Review (involves identification of a state-wide sample which is selected

at the beginning of each waiver-year) All findings / issues are expected to be remediated with provider and

systemic trends identified and addressed as data is analyzed. Findings / issues are reviewed and discussed by both the Regional Quality

Management Committees and the State-wide Quality Management Committee