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III. Guidelines for Reporting Process and Information Flow

1. Service QI Reviewers will review PCRs based on indicators established by the Regional QI Committee and STREMAC using the PCR audit tool. If the PCR does not meet established Area QI and Regional QI standards it is referred on to the Area QI Coordinator for review. The Area QI Coordinator will determine whether the particular PCR will go to the Area QI committee or be handled individually.
2. The service QI Reviewer will prepare a monthly report, using the General Audit Summary Form, for the Area QI Committee. If totals do not meet the established completion standard, the Area QI Committee will determine what corrective action to take, based on problem areas identified. Is it protocol deviation, illegibility, vital signs not taken, etc.?
3. If areas of excellence are identified, the service or the provider will be notified of a job well done.
4. The Area QI Committee will meet at least quarterly and will review the monthly General Audit Summaries from the various services in their catchment area, problems identified by the QI Coordinator or issues related to quality improvement.
5. The Area QI Committee will provide a quarterly summary in writing of all QI activity to the Regional QI Committee.
6. The Regional QI Committee will provide summary reports to STREMAC and STREMS.