Quality Improvement Program Annual Report and Evaluation …

Quality Improvement Program Annual Report and Evaluation

2014

Quality Oversight Committee approval on Compliance and Quality Committee approval on

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Table of Contents ?2014QI Program and Work Plan Evaluation

L.A. Care's Vision, Mission and Values

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Executive Summary

5

QI Committee Summary including Policy and Procedure review

23

A. Clinical Care and Safety

A.1 Preventive Services/Well Care Visits

27

A.2 Perinatal Services

42

A.3 Women's Health Initiatives

48

A.4 Older Adults and Chronic Condition Management

A.4.a Improving Rates of Care for Older Adults (Medication Review, Functional Status, and Pain Screening)

57

A.4.b Annual Monitoring of Patients on Persistent Medication

60

A.5 Disease Management

A.5.a Asthma Management

65

A.5.b Diabetes Management

80

A.5.c Reducing Cardiovascular Risk

90

A.6 Clinical Practice Guidelines

97

A.7 Continuity and Coordination of Medical Care

135

A.8 Continuity and Coordination of Medical and Behavioral Healthcare

161

A.9 Evaluation of Effectiveness of Model of Care

183

A.10 Quality Improvement Projects

A.10.a Reducing Readmissions

191

A.10.b Improving Diabetes Screenings

197

A.11 Potential Quality Issues

202

A.12 Facility Site Review/Medical Records Initiatives

204

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B. Service Improvements

B.1 Member Satisfaction (CAHPS) and Grievances and Appeals

212

B.2 Access to Care

235

B.3 Network Adequacy

258

C. Systems of Care, Administrative and Other QI Activities

C.1 Pharmacy Initiatives and Management

270

C.2 Delegated Oversight

293

C.3 Credentialing

295

Conclusion

297

Attachments

#1 ? 2014 Completed QI Work Plan

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Mission To provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low income

communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. Vision

A healthy community in which all have access to the health care they need.

Values We are committed to the promotion of accessible, high quality health care that:

Is accountable and responsive to the communities we serve and focuses on making a difference; Fosters and honors strong relationships with our health care providers and the safety net; Is driven by continuous improvement and innovation and aims for excellence and integrity; Reflects a commitment to cultural diversity and the knowledge necessary to serve our members

with respect and competence; Empowers our members, by providing health care choices and education and by encouraging

their input as partners in improving their health; Demonstrates L.A. Care's leadership by active engagement in community, statewide and national

collaborations and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable low income individuals and families; and Puts people first, recognizing the centrality of our members and the staff who serve them.

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