Quality Assurance Committee

Quality Assurance Committee

Quality Assurance Committee

Looking for another way to get involved at the Hickok Center? Join our Quality Assurance (QA) Committee!

Do you have a medical background? Lawyer? Psychologist? Nurse? PT? OT? Therapist? Social Work? You could be a great fit for the Hickok Center QA Committee.

  • -Every approved waiver provider must have a Serious Incident Review Committee (SIRC) to provide oversight and review of the investigation process and outcomes of incidents involving clients we serve. There are two types of incidents SRI, Serious Recordable Incident and Internals, a Recordable Incident.

    -The SIRC is responsible for reviewing the investigation of every SRI and Recordable Incident to:

    ·        Evaluate whether it was thorough and objective, and if the conclusions and recommendations comply with standards and guidelines.

    ·        Determine if it was appropriately reported, investigated, and documented.

    ·        Ensure Agency policies and procedures are being followed and/or adjusted based on incidents.

    ·        Ascertain that corrective, preventive, and/or disciplinary action has been taken in accordance with committee’s recommendations.

    ·        Identify SRI trends and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative policies and procedures to the agency administration.

    ·        Review Annual Satisfaction Survey.

  • SRI: These incidents involve more serious situations including but not limited to hospitalization, possible criminal acts, neglect, and abuse.

    Internal: These incidents involve falls, injury, behavior monitoring, and seizure monitoring.

  • -As needed (at least quarterly, 4 times per year. Each meeting lasts between 1 to 2 hours)

    -Meetings are held via zoom (in person as needed).

  • -Commit to attending and participating in scheduled QA meetings

    -Actively listen to incident reviews, ask questions, make suggestions, share your expertise and experience.

  • -Have a discussion or meeting with Jenna DiPasquale, our Quality Management Specialist and QA Representative, to see if your skills and experience match what we are looking for and to answer any questions you might have about your role, responsibilities, and the process.

    -Fill out a volunteer application

    -Sign off on Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Policies

If you are interested in joining the QA Committee or have additional questions please contact Jenna DiPasquale, jdipasqale@hickokcenter.org.