THE QUALITY AGING MATRIX
Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative
Quality Aging Matrix Measurement Tool
Use of Data Outcomes
Each individual assessment helps us to narrow down and prioritize issues with clients. Overall data helps to look at the larger picture of crisis.
It helps to be more efficient and effective in discussing needs and putting the care plan together.
We can identify larger crisis areas and focus on resources to meet those particular needs.
It’s shared through our Quality Improvement process in terms of outcomes (one of them is moving clients out of crisis). They can also see trend lines, charts, etc. from the data portal, which is very helpful.
Not hard at all – just have to identify the right person responsible for it.
It could be done in a variety of ways. We chose to use the portal and then enter the scores into our EMR system.
Not yet, but we are hoping to get enough data to be able to share greatest need areas and gaps in services with stakeholders and funders. We are also hoping to demonstrate successful interventions that could be expanded/strengthened with additional investment.
The more organizations enter and use the data, the better regional picture we can present to our funders together.
Quality Aging Matrix Measurement Tool
Use of Data Outcomes
- How do you use data to develop a plan of action for clients?
Each individual assessment helps us to narrow down and prioritize issues with clients. Overall data helps to look at the larger picture of crisis.
- How does the data help you strengthen programs?
It helps to be more efficient and effective in discussing needs and putting the care plan together.
- How does the data help you determine staffing needs, e.g. staff training?
We can identify larger crisis areas and focus on resources to meet those particular needs.
- How do you share data with the Board?
It’s shared through our Quality Improvement process in terms of outcomes (one of them is moving clients out of crisis). They can also see trend lines, charts, etc. from the data portal, which is very helpful.
- How hard is it to get used to using the data?
Not hard at all – just have to identify the right person responsible for it.
- How do you integrate the QAM system with your existing data system?
It could be done in a variety of ways. We chose to use the portal and then enter the scores into our EMR system.
- How does data support funding?
Not yet, but we are hoping to get enough data to be able to share greatest need areas and gaps in services with stakeholders and funders. We are also hoping to demonstrate successful interventions that could be expanded/strengthened with additional investment.
The more organizations enter and use the data, the better regional picture we can present to our funders together.