Time Frames for Developing a Quality Improvement Initiative

5125.2.3 – Time Frames for Developing a Quality Improvement Initiative (Rev. 28, Issued: 10-21-16, Effective: 10-21-16, Implementation: 10-21-16) In accordance with the QIO contract, the planning of a Quality Improvement Initiative must be finalized within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving the referral/recommendation/request with a QII Plan. The implementation of a QII may be delayed an additional thirty (30) calendar days after the QII Plan is completed to obtain sufficient baseline data from which improvements can be measured. The QIO shall coordinate with the referring entity to determine if periodic reviews should be conducted during the implementation of interventions to gauge whether potential improvements are being realized and sustained (See §476.104).