Abstract: . . .  agencies. Through a contract with the University of Massachusetts, records are reviewed to assure consistency with the proposed plan. Connecticut is developing certification standards for providers of service that incorporate all relevant components of the CMS Quality Framework . The Department of Human Services, Seniors and People with Disabilities in Oregon strengthened quality management provisions in contracts with their Community Developmental Disabilities Programs. Standards specify activities, reporting requirements and reporting specifications to assure consistency across the State’s waiver program. Minnesota is developing a county review protocol, and has hired country reviewers, to assess performance of the counties in meeting requirements . . .
. . .  agencies. Through a contract with the University of Massachusetts, records are reviewed to assure consistency with the proposed plan. Connecticut is developing certification standards for providers of service that incorporate all relevant components of the CMS Quality Framework . The Department of Human Services, Seniors and People with Disabilities in Oregon strengthened quality management provisions in contracts with their Community Developmental Disabilities Programs. Standards specify activities, reporting requirements and reporting specifications to assure consistency across the State’s waiver program. Minnesota is developing a county review protocol, and has hired country reviewers, to assess performance of the counties in meeting requirements . . .
. . .  management provisions in contracts with their Community Developmental Disabilities Programs. Standards specify activities, reporting requirements and reporting specifications to assure consistency across the State’s waiver program. Minnesota is developing a county review protocol, and has hired country reviewers, to assess performance of the counties in meeting requirements for  . . .
. . .  ’s Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases, comprised of representatives from central and regional state offices, provides direction for quality improvements and evaluates results. Sub-State Entities QM Coordinator Model Provider Agencies Stakeholders/ Committees Other State Agencies Page 21 Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service 18 HCBS Quality Management Roles and Responsibilities Characteristics • Multi-skill set within QM unit to enhance data retrieval, analysis, synthesis, and interpretation. • Exchange of information/knowledge between sectors and QM Unit. • Greater standardization of data collection methods within sectors. • Potential for new data collection to support QM activities. • Follow up . . .
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