OHCA Quality Commission Meets
The OHCA Quality Commission, Chaired by Shane Craycraft, Garden Manor, held its second meeting this morning. The group, which has more than 80 members, divided into six subcommittees (Quality Incentives; Quality Measures; ODA Resident/Family Satisfaction Surveys; Advancing Excellence; AHCA Quality Initiatives; 5-Star/Nursing Home Compare) to explore the various aspects of each component. The results of the groups’ discussions will be developed into educational materials for Association members. The subcommittees were asked to identify the component and how it impacts residents, staff, families, community, and government/payers. The groups were also asked to write a brief paragraph explaining the component, and to identify tools that providers can use, as well as how the quality component relates to and interacts with other components. Going forward, the Commission will look at education and the relationship of the quality components with reimbursement, regulations and other aspects of the long term care mission.