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Quality Measurement and Reporting

Connecticut has implemented the following quality measurement and reporting requirements:

· The Department of Public Health must collect and analyze data in order to assess the relationship between quality of care and nurse staffing patterns.1

· The Commissioner of Social Services must create “a child health quality improvement program” as a means of encouraging HUSKY Plan, Part A and Part B providers to use evidence-based strategies to improve the quality of and access to children’s health care.2

· Licensed hospitals must establish “performance improvement plans” that are accessible by the Department of Public Health.3

· Managed Care Organizations must annually submit a quality assurance plan report to the Insurance Commissioner.4

· Pharmacies must establish quality assurance programs.5

 

Footnotes

  • 1. C.G.S.A. § 19a-89d.
  • 2. C.G.S.A. § 17b-306a.
  • 3. C.G.S.A. § 19a-127m.
  • 4. C.G.S.A. § 38a-478c.
  • 5. C.G.S.A. § 20-635. 

 

Quality Measurement and Reporting in Connecticut

Subtopic Statute/Regulation Description
Quality Measurement and Reporting Child health quality improvement program. Purpose and scope. Annual reports - Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17b-306a The Commissioner of Social Services must create “a child health quality improvement program” as a means of encouraging HUSKY Plan, Part A...
Implementation of performance improvement plans by hospitals. Submission of plans to department - Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-127m Licensed hospitals must establish “performance improvement plans” that are accessible by the Department of Public Health. 
Managed care organization's report to the commissioner: Data, reports and information required - Conn. Gen. Stat. § 38a-478c Managed Care Organizations must report the following information to the Insurance Commissioner by May 1st of every year: A quality assurance plan...
Nurse staffing and patient care data - Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-89d The Department of Public Health must create a method for “collecting and analyzing standardized data concerning the linkage between nurse...
Prescription error reporting. Definitions. Informational signs and statements. Regulations. Nondisclosure of records - Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-635 Pharmacies must visibly display a sign that notifies consumers to contact the Department of Consumer Protection, Drug Control Division at a specified...
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