This metric is just for group homes. It shows a vendor’s compliance with eleven categories based on the DDD Group Home Service Specifications and Articles 8, 9 and 15.
1. Medication Administration (MA) - Identifies if the vendor followed a doctor’s instructions when medications were given, made any medication errors, improperly stored medications, or administered expired medications.
2. Medication Documentation (MD) - Identifies if medication administration logs and charts are maintained and records management protocols are followed. Also reviews medication storage and the availability of a medication resource.
3. Behavior Plan (BTP) - Identifies if behavior plans, as outlined in Article 9, are in place, reviewed, approved, and monitored.
4. Documentation and Charting (D&C) - Identifies whether the vendor has a summary of each member’s current health status.
5. Medical Follow-Up (MED) - Assesses the vendor’s use of medical consultation forms, doctors’ orders, and other medical documentation to facilitate follow-up.
6. Consents (Consents) - Review of consents to ensure they are current, time-limited, and available in the residence for Routine and Emergency Medical Care, protective devices, and other specialized consents.
7. Quality of Life/Member Rights (QLCR) - Ensures the rights of a member are not infringed upon without a court order or via the person-centered service plan (PCSP) and Program Review Committee (PRC) process as described in Article 9.
8. Environmental (H&S) - Assures the Qualified Vendor is protecting the safety, health, and welfare of residents living in the residential settings.
9. Person Centered Service Plan (ISP) - Reviews the Qualified Vendor’s compliance with each individual’s Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP), including implementation of habilitation goals and objectives, submission of Monthly Progress Reports, and follow-through on planning team agreements and assignments.
10. Vendor Responsibilities (VR) - The Qualified Vendor’s systems and policies are evaluated to ensure they align with DDD policies and procedures
11. Staff Training and Qualifications (STS) - Qualified Vendor employee records are reviewed to determine if they are eligible to provide services and have received the required training to perform their assigned duties.