Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) in Home Health

This course provides information for all staff about the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process in home health agencies. QAPI is an ongoing, collaborative and proactive approach to improving patient care and outcomes. In this course, staff will see an example QAPI process in action, learn what QAPI means and why it is important, and explore fundamental elements.

Objectives:
1) Describe what QAPI is
2) Explain why QAPI is important in home health
3) Identify core parts of QAPI in home health

This course has been certified by ACHC, and verified to align with the CHAP Home Health Standards of Excellence in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). It also provides training to help organizations meet the following federal regulation related to home health services:

• 42 C.F.R. §484.65

Estimated Runtime: 15 minutes

Reviewed and approved by
Nancy Allen, BSN, RNC, CMC

NOTE: This course is not a substitute for legal advice for any individual provider or situation. Always consult your company’s legal or compliance personnel with any questions or concerns related to this subject matter.