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1. Peer Quality Case Review Written by:
Susan Brooks, MSW
Northern California Training Academy
Presented by:
Judith Lefler, Betty Hanna
Bay Area Academy
3. Participation in PQCR 3 Year Cycle
Each countys participation includes
Host county CWS
Host county Probation
CDSS
Neighboring or peer counties
Bay Area Academy
Optional others
4. Process Preplanning / General Preparation
SIP, SA, General Agency Assessment
Planning the PQCR
Conducting the PQCR
Post Implementation Activities & Outcomes
5. General Planning Considerations Allow 2 - 3 months overall for planning
Expect 6 - 8 weeks for intensive planning & coordination
6. Pre-Planning Management Activities Establish review week
Decide on area of focus
Decide sample size
Select co-chairs* to lead a PQCR Planning Committee
Prepare agency for PQCR
Clarify role/partnership with Probation
*CDSS consultant will also co-chair
7. CDSS Co-Chairs
Team Managers: Arnita Paige 916-651-8126
Debbie Williams: 916-651-8096
Rob Antonucci: 916-651-8128
Napa,Solano
Kreg Zimmerman:916-651-8123
Monterey, San Benito
Henry Franklin: 916-651-9932
Alameda, CCC, Marin, San Mateo,
Santa Cruz, Sonoma
Margo Macklin: 916-651-8124
Santa Clara, San Francisco
8. Focus Area Decision Use County Self Assessment and SIP
Work with Probation in decision
Focus on area only - or include specific practice elements?
Assuring
Link to SIP
Is it high priority?
Is the data supporting it valid?
Has it already been analyzed?
Does it lend itself to qualitative analysis?
9. Example of Focus Area County selects the Foster Care Re-entries outcome for focus
County also selects Child & Family involvement in Case Planning as a closely related practice area
CDSS has suggested the following practice areas:
Recurrence
Assessment of Needs & Services
Child & Family Involvement in Case Planning
10. Sample Size Does not need to be statistically valid
Is it structured to give clear picture?
Is it doable for the review teams given:
Number of review teams
Max cases that can be reviewed by each team
Number of days for review
Other Considerations
Length of time case in services
Will all or some staff have cases reviewed?
How will supervisors be included?
Technical Support Available from CDSS
11. PQCR Planning Committee Responsibilities Oversight & coordination of all PQCR preparation
Assign PQCR tasks and develop timeline-identify clerical support
Develop & Test review tools
Prep / Orientation of staff to be interviewed
Logistical details/finding space early
Communication Plan
Small Counties consider partnering to accomplish the planned tasks
12. PQCR Co-Chair Responsibilities Coordinate with CDSS
Coordinate / Assign tasks through PQCR Planning Committee
Review tools
Feedback to/from Executive staff/management
Determine Interview Team(s) & Reviewees
Assure Reviewers are prepared for site visit
Ensure smooth operation of process during review week
Conduct daily team debriefings
Exit interview / findings
Prepare PQCR Findings Report
Recommendation: co-chairs have skills in project management but if possible not responsible for responding to outcomes
13. Bay Area Collaborative Responsibilities Service Planning resource
Facilitate, Train and de-brief interview team members
Bring other county experience with the PQCR process to the table
Identify and develop methods to recognize and reward interview teams
PQCR Interview week on-site assistance
14. The Review Week Part I: 6 hours
Training/Orientation
Part II: 1-3 days
Interviews: average 3-4 interviews per team per day
Part III: 2-4 hours
Final debrief with Interviewers & Cross-sharing with CWS/Probate Staff
15. Interview TeamSelection Which internal/external staff should participate?
Size & make up of each team?
Will you have community members?
Reciprocal arrangements w/other counties
How will Teams be prepared?
S/A and SIP?
Use The Childrens Research Center?
Review cases on-line?
Recommendation: small mid-size counties: Do not use current line CWS/Probate Staff as team
16. Interview TeamsResponsibilities Travel
Interview
Record findings on PQCR Tools
Review tools for themes
Exit Interview
Input for Findings Report
17. Interview TeamsStructure 2 to 4 members
May include:
Host county co-chair (not CDSS) not recommended
County managers not recommended
County CWS supervisors
Can consider for the team if supervisors are interviewed
Experienced Social Workers
Probation Officers
Optional others
Community Stakeholders
Service Providers
Analysts w/ CWS knowledge
Regional Training Academy staff
18. Review WeekLogistics Where will reviews be conducted?
Recommend: 1) Central meeting & debrief/lunch room; 2) each state team has a room
What type of support staff needed for:
Photocopying / Supplies / Lunch arrangements
What types of communications are necessary for planning & implementation?
Who will prepare sample cases & review tools?
Who will provide review teams with the other data?
Example: CWS/CMS Delivered Services Log
19. Resources Child Welfare Research Center
cssr.berkeley.edu/childwelfare
The Childrens Research Center
www.nccd-crc.org
Safe Measures
Structured Decision Making
CalSWEC
calswec.berkeley.edu
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20. State Contact For all AB636 related issues:
chldserv@dss.ca.gov
(916) 651-8100