Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 82-4-1-.20

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 24, 2024

Rule 82-4-1-.20 - Performance Improvement Plan and Activities

The C & A CSU shall develop a quality assurance plan and update it annually:

1.The quality assurance plan shall address and ensure a comprehensive integrated review of all services and practices which shall include but not be limited to the following:

a.High risks situations and special cases (such as suicide, death, serious injury, violence and abuse of any individual) are reviewed within twenty-four (24) hours;

b.Medical emergencies;

c.Medication variance;

d.Infection control;

e.Emergency safety interventions including seclusion or restraint;

f.Environmental safety and maintenance; including an environment scan which self- assesses risk for individuals served by or working in the facility and identified strategies and subsequent plans for mitigating those risks;

g.Clinical outcome measures.

2.The quality assurance plan shall use performance measures and data collection that continually assess and improve the quality of the services being delivered;

3.The quality assurance committee shall submit a quarterly report to the nursing administrator, medical director, agency CEO, and governing body for their review and appropriate action if necessary;

4.The CEO and governing body shall evaluate the C & A CSU's effectiveness in improving performance.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 82-4-1-.20

O.C.G.A. Sec. 37-1-29.

Original Rule entitled "Confidentiality" adopted. F. Jun. 27, 2011; eff. July 17, 2011.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Performance Improvement Plan and Activities" adopted. F. Mar. 9, 2015; eff. Mar. 29, 2015.