North Dakota CAH Quality Network Goals and Activities

Support CAH Quality Improvement Activities

• Maintain listserv - All CAHs subscribe
• Virtual Library - Facilitate the exchange of resources
• Individualized assistance to CAHs and delivery of core set of technical assistance
• Coordinate educational opportunities - apply for continuing education units (CEUs) when possible
• Coordinate/attend regional meetings
• Support Healthcare SafetyZone® Portal - Increase reporting and develop evidence-based practices for sharing

Support North Dakota CAHs with Medicare Conditions of Participation compliance

• Implementation of CAH-to-CAH sharing of survey results
• Issue top 10 CAH deficiencies checklist annually
• Weekly monitoring of CMS regulations and immediate dissemination of information
• Work collaboratively with the North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS)

Manage the North Dakota CAH Quality Network

• Coordinators serves as liaison with partners and stakeholders - North Dakota HHS, QIO, NDHA, and others
• Coordinate executive and stakeholder committee meetings
• Implement strategic plan and communication plan
• Maintain webpage and communication material