Quality Management Chart Review Pamela Casey, MS, RD June 24, 2014
HRSA National Monitoring Standards Agency Expectations: Participate in Quality Management activities Compliance with HRSA service category definitions and local standards of care Collection and entering data for use in measuring performance
Objectives To utilize the data from the chart review to track the performance of the core services selected by the CCPC – Only a portion of the measures provided To identify any areas for improvement To provide the CCPC with the information needed to make funding decisions during the priority setting and resource allocation
The process Chart tool developed Nurses hired Schedule created for January and February Data collected Cleaned Data input Compiled in a report
Review of Core Service Categories Ambulatory care Medical case management Oral health services Home and community-based health services Mental health services Substance use services Early Intervention Services (EIS)
Ambulatory Care 117 charts 7 agencies
Demographics
At least 2 HIV provider visits during the period
Primary Care in last 6 months
CD4
ARV
Viral Load Suppression
Cervical cancer/PAP screen
Hepatitis-C Status Documented
Tobacco
Other Measures
Highlights Looking good – ARV – Pap smears – Documentation of dental care Areas for improvement – Identify both viral load suppression and undetectable – Documentation of Hep-C status – Tobacco cessation counseling or referral – Document the connection with primary care to help identify those out of care
Case Management 13 sites 170 charts
Demographics
Measures
Assessment of needs
Highlights Looking good – Plan updates – Assessments Areas for improvement – Risk reduction – Partner disclosure – Life skills/self-sufficiency
Substance Use 4 sites 37 charts
Demographics
Care and Treatment
Highlights Looking good – In treatment at 3 months Areas for improvement – In treatment at 6 months – medication adherence discussed: 54% in , but 52% in chart review
Mental Health 7 sites 61 charts
Demographics
Care and Treatment
Highlights Looking good – In care for 3 months – Assessed for substance use at the rate of 92% in ; 67% in Areas for improvement – HIV Medication adherence (100% in to 57% in )
Oral Health 6 sites 59 charts
Demographics
HRSA Performance Measures for Oral health
Assessment
Highlights Looking good – Assessed for ARV – Periodontal screens Areas for improvement – Oral health education – Medical history
Home Health 1 site 10 charts
Demographics
Performance measures
Early Intervention Services 1 site 10 charts
Performance Measures
Assessment for client needs
Highlights Looking good – Risk reduction – Assessment of substance abuse Areas for improvement – Need for follow-up with connection to primary care – Assessed for basic needs
Retention in Care
Attempts made to reschedule appointments
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Requirements
Evaluation of the Chart Review Good: HIV specialist on staff Helpful staff Separate private, space provided Flexibility with arranging extra time Chart lay out was provided, data elements highlighted Not so good: Accessibility of EHRs Inconsistencies with client list pulled from ARIES Signatures of clients not found on care plans Documents located in several places Looking to the future: Track the same data element year-to-year for trends Collaborative effort on chart review