Discovery Analysis
Discovery Analysis
Discovery Analysis: For When You Don't Know Where to Start
During initial meetings with many clients, we hear, “I don’t know if we have any gaps or deficiencies so I’m not sure where we should start.” This is why we developed our Discovery Analysis service. With access to employees, policies/procedures, patient records, and employee files, QCC Healthcare Consultants will evaluate the organization with a focus on the areas below. Upon completion of the Discovery Analysis, we will provide a full written report notating the areas of success, adequacy, and deficiencies. If desired, QCC can then help the organization to create corrective actions and implement practical solutions.
Medication Management
Storing, ordering, and preparation of medications; medication administration; education to patients; monitoring and evaluation of medication administration; diversion and theft control
Provision of Care
Patient assessments; providing care and treatment; scope of services; patient education; disposition of patient
Record of Care
Documentation requirements; accuracy and completion of the record; retention; proper release of records
Information Management
Accurate information, authorized access, privacy and security, HIPAA compliance
Environment of Care
Safety of the facility for staff and patients; fire safety; physical environment assessment; visitor policies; hazardous material & waste; review of utility systems and backup plans
Infection Control
Healthcare associated infections; risk assessment; proper cleaning and disinfection; handling of infectious processes and materials
Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement
Identification of areas that need improvement; planning, measuring, and achieving goals; analysis to identify and address trends
Human Resources
Proper screening of new and established employees; credentials for employees and providers; staff education and training; staff competence; performance evaluations; nurse peer review
Emergency Management
Planning for outages such as loss of electricity, water, and/or utilities; flooding, natural disaster, cyber threats
Other Areas Specific to the Organization
Examples may include: imaging, lab, and leadership