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HIV Quality Learning Network Model. AIDS Institute, NYSDOH Food and Nutrition Quality Learning Network Johanna Buck, Quality Consultant October 13, 2006. HIV Quality Learning Networks: Goals. Improve the quality of HIV care and services
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HIV Quality Learning Network Model AIDS Institute, NYSDOH Food and Nutrition Quality Learning Network Johanna Buck, Quality Consultant October 13, 2006
HIV Quality Learning Networks:Goals • Improve the quality of HIV care and services • Strengthen the quality infrastructure of HIV providers
HIV Quality Learning Networks:Goals • Increase competency in performance measurement and quality improvement strategies at the provider level • Provide an opportunity for ongoing networking and peer learning
HIV Quality Learning Network:Framework • Quality of Care Performance Data • Specific HIV Quality Program • Peer Learning • Targeted Coaching and Support
Quality of Care Performance Data • Identify common issues through performance data • Measure tests of change • Monitor changes in performance scores
Quality Program Model • HIV-specific quality infrastructure supportive of performance measurement and quality activities • Inclusion of HIV specific quality improvement in overall organizations goals for quality
Infrastructure thanks to Bruce Agins, MD
Peer Learning Model • Exchange of ideas through Quality Learning Network activities –half or full day meetings, provider presentations, website, conference calls and next steps mailings • Sharing of successful strategies and best practices • Dissemination of innovation
Targeted Coaching and Support • Assist providers as needed in identifying quality infrastructure needs and developing action plans – organizational assessment • Provide guidance as needed in developing specific quality improvement projects and in selecting and testing changes • Support and sustain quality efforts
Expectations for Participation • A “point person” as key contact for Network activities • Regular attendance at meetings and conference calls • Complete an annual organizational assessment with a quality consultant
Expectations continued.. • Design and implement quality improvement projects • Ongoing communication with organizational leadership
Organizational Assessment Components • Quality Structure • Quality Planning • Quality Performance Measurement • Quality Improvement Activities • Staff Involvement • Evaluation of Quality Program
Assessment Process • Assessment allows exchange of information • Areas of highest priority become apparent • Resources can be identified and deployed • Re-assessment tracks progress
Current and Planned Quality Learning Networks • Title I Mental Health • Case Management • Adult Day Treatment • Substance Use • Treatment Adherence Services • NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation HIV Primary Care • Food and Nutrition • Coming soon: Harm Reduction and Housing Networks
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