CMS requires nursing homes to have a fully implemented QAPI process by November 2019. Quality Apex gives your organization the ability to implement this requirement. For example, a QAPI plan can be created with a goal of reducing the usage of antipsychotics. A goal can be set and progress can be monitored quickly and easily. The ability to assign user defined goals to any or all the quality measure tiles, enter notes and to keep the whole team well-informed of changes and updates to QAPI plans is another key aspect of Quality Apex.
The dashboard feature allows quick comparison between your organization’s most recent 5-Star Report and your most recently uploaded MDS data to see improvements or declines on specific measures. For example, if the 5-Star report showed an increase in pressure ulcers, a Director of Nursing can check Quality Apex for more recent data. Views to the resident level are available and are essential to improving quality care, avoiding negative outcomes and preventing harm. Again, if a 5-Star report shows an increase in pressure ulcers rate, Quality Apex will allow the medical staff to quickly see which residents have pressure ulcers.
The upload process is quick and easy; accepts the same file structure as CMS with no additional work; features an auditing and validation process with 275 inconsistency and inaccuracy checks allowing verification of each MDS before submitting to CMS. Accurate MDS’ lead to accurate care plans and ultimately high-quality care. For example, if someone is receiving insulin and not listed as diabetic, Quality Apex resident level views will identify this discrepancy.
For more information about Quality Apex go to their website. You can view a demo and schedule a webinar for your team.
