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Quality Improvement Session for Tribal Air Program QA Project Plans:
A Region 8 Perspective
Tom BrooksU. S. EPA Region 8
Quality Assurance ProgramMay 15, 2014
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Problem StatementIt is taking Tribes up to 3 years to get an approved Tribal Air
Program Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP).
Tribal Input to FY14 Region 8 Commitments“The document does not address the issue regarding streamlining the QAPP review and approval turn around time for Region 8. This has been an ongoing concern with tribal air quality programs in this Region.”
EPA CommitmentIn FY14, Region 8 [QA Program] will conduct a Continuous Quality Improvement (QI) event to include interested Tribes and the Region 8 programs involved with Air QAPPs. The purpose of this effort will be to collaboratively and systematically develop a streamlined submittal, review and approval process for Tribal Air QAPPs.
May 15, 2014 QI Session for Tribal Air Program QAPPs: A Region 8 Perspective
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Quality Improvement (QI) Process
• Planning– Define scope– Select QI method– Collection information and data
• QI Session• Implementation• Assessment
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Session Scoping
Proper Scoping is a Key to Success• Session length (4 hours)• Informal facilitated process• Timing - FY14 grant cycle• Scheduling• Identify participants
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Key Participants• QA Program (lead)• Air Program• Project Officer - Tribal Assistance Program• Facilitator• Other Participants (Survey) – Tribes (Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute)– EPA Montana Office– Program staff
• Tribal Air Program ManagersMay 15, 2014
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Modified QI Method Used• Blend of 11 Lean Methods– Facilitated meeting– Process mapping– Design improved process– Next Steps
• Differences:– No “Thirds Rule ” (participants, managers, others)– Statistics & process data not available– Used qualitative goals
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Information and Data Collection
• Universe and status of Air QAPPs• Process data/statistics• “Front-loaded” information– Current process map– Questionnaires for key groups• Project Officers• Air & QA Program staff• Tribes
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“Existing Process” Flowchart
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QI Session Flowchart
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Session Outcomes
• Partial Remedy• Clear Roles & Responsibilities• Improved Coordination• Improved Communication• Intensive Tracking of QAPP Process• Process Timeline
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QI Session for Tribal Air Program QAPPs: A Region 8 Perspective
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New Region 8 Tribal Air Program QAPP Development Timeline
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“Parking Lot” Ideas
• Reduce EPA review times • Timing of QAPP cycle in grants• Broaden scope of future QI efforts– QA involvement before grant award– Tribal participation
• Use tracking data to identify fatal steps
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QI Session for Tribal Air Program QAPPs
Analysis of QI SessionSuccesses• Improved QAPP process• Clear Roles & responsibilities• New - program leads & Tribal contacts• New - Tracking tool
Lessons Learned• Proper scoping & length of session• Right Participants• Preparation is key• Use a facilitator
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Implementation Successes• New process flowchart graphic• Session report• Education & feedback• Tracking database• Coordination & cooperation• Program team leads• Technical skills
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Implementation Challenges
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• Partial remedy• Limited scope• Competing resources• Learning curve• Multiple review cycles• Long grant cycle
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Tom BrooksU.S. EPA Region 8 Attn: 8TMS-QA1595 Wynkoop StreetDenver, CO 80202(303) [email protected]
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Contact Information
EPA Region 8 Quality Assurance Programhttp://www2.epa.gov/region8/quality-assurance-program
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QUESTIONS AND
DISCUSSION
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