RESOURCES

QIS Resources

• Current Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) Electronic Forms and Worksheets
• Quality of Care and Quality of Life Indicator (QCLI) Dictionary

Research Briefs

• QAPI Accreditation: Impact on Survey Performance - April 2013
• The Effect of Continuous Quality Improvement Using the abaqis Quality Management System on Nursing Home Survey Results – July 2012

AHCA 2011 Quality Report

• Hospitalization of Nursing Home Residents – Dr. Andrew Kramer
• Focus on Rehabilitation Measures – Dr. Andrew Kramer

Articles by Dr. Andrew Kramer published in Provider Magazine

• Can QIS Methods Help Providers Comply With The New QAPI Regs? – February 2013
• Tracking Use Of Antipsychotics – June 2012
• Measuring Rehab Outcomes – April 2012
• Why Is Training Slowing? – February 2012
• Will Process Lead To Better Surveys? - October 2011
• Checking In On QIS Rollout Status  – August 2011
• QIS System Addresses Hospital Readmissions – June 2011
• Why The Deficiency Variation In Facilities? – April 2011
• How Does Customer Satisfaction Factor Into QIS? – February 2011
• How Can QIS Boost Quality Assurance? – December 2010
• How will MDS 3.0 affect QIS? – October 2010
• QIS Rollout Provides Insight For Preparation – August 2010
• Annual Adjustments Improve Indicator Accuracy – June 2010
• ‘Pathways’ Standardize Stage 2 Assessments – April 2010
• QIS Use In Continuous Quality Improvement – February 2010
• The Impact Of MDS 3.0 On The QIS – October 2009
• Resident-Centered Quality: Toward A Universal Definition – August 2009
• Thresholds Determine Need For In-Depth Investigation – June 2009

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