Quality Improvement Teams Sample Clauses

Quality Improvement Teams. A. Purpose The purpose of QITs is to conduct quality improvement projects which will result in improved VA operations.
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Quality Improvement Teams. The mission of each building Quality Improvement Team is to enhance student learning, promote equity of services, promote quality education, implement one District-identified goal/area of focus and implement building learning goals, ensure meaningful parental input and lead the building’s efforts to comply with State requirements for the benefit of the individual school as well as the District. The operation of each Quality Improvement Team in addressing local school and District needs shall be as follows:
Quality Improvement Teams. Purpose The purpose of QITs is to conduct quality improvement projects which will result in improved VA operations. Scope of Projects The Sponsoring Council will define the purpose and scope of each quality improvement project. QI initiatives will not focus on or result in loss of grade, pay, or bargaining unit positions (i.e., reduction in staffing). Membership QIT members will be appointed by the appropriate Quality Council and may be drawn from employees in a VA component and representatives of outside groups, such as VA customers and partners who are closely associated with a particular process. The union may, at its discretion, designate a representative to fully participate as a member on each QIT without the need to use official time. The union representative will be appointed at the same time as other members of the QIT. Employee participation in QI is voluntary. Employees may resign from the team at any time by notifying a Team Leader in writing. Employees will be fully informed concerning QI objectives and processes before their participation is requested. Employees will not be disadvantaged if they choose not to volunteer to serve on a team. Prior to serving on a team, employees will be trained on QI techniques. Team Leaders Are selected by the QIT, or QC/work group; May be any member of the team; and Are responsible for calling meetings, communicating resource needs (e.g., personnel, training, funding, and equipment) and keeping the Council informed. Team Facilitators Team facilitators will be chosen by the Sponsoring QC/work group and should be from outside the team. The facilitator must be trained in QI problem solving methods and group dynamics. The facilitator may help in selecting and using problem-solving tools, train members of the team in their use, and help guide discussions. Union Participation and Official Time The union has the right to be present at all QIT Meetings. The union will determine who the representative will be at the team meetings, and in the event that he/she cannot be released from duty, the union may designate another representative or request the meeting be postponed until they are available. The union will be provided the same advance notice of meetings that team members receive. Official time to attend such meetings, not to exceed a total of 5 hours per week/facility, shall be in addition to any official time presently allowed by local agreements. Procedures Descriptions of improvement projects will be accessible ...
Quality Improvement Teams a. The Quality Improvement Team in each school is responsible for allocating the building level professional development budget within guidelines determined by the Joint Communications Committee.
Quality Improvement Teams. During the term of the Agreement, the concept of Quality Improvement Teams will be jointly developed and applied on-site.

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  • Quality Improvement VRC shall develop programs designed to improve the quality of care provided by the Radiologists and encourage identification and adoption of best demonstrated processes. Practice and VRC acknowledge that, in connection with such quality improvement activities, it may be necessary to provide VRC with Protected Health Information and Practice and VRC agree to treat such information in accordance with Article 9;

  • School Improvement Plans The School shall develop and implement a School Improvement Plan as required by section 1002.33(9)(n), Florida Statutes and applicable State Board of Education Rules or applicable federal law.

  • Design Development Phase Services 3.3.1 Based on the Owner’s approval of the Schematic Design Documents, and on the Owner’s authorization of any adjustments in the Project requirements and the budget for the Cost of the Work, the Architect shall prepare Design Development Documents for the Owner’s approval. The Design Development Documents shall illustrate and describe the development of the approved Schematic Design Documents and shall consist of drawings and other documents including plans, sections, elevations, typical construction details, and diagrammatic layouts of building systems to fix and describe the size and character of the Project as to architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical systems, and other appropriate elements. The Design Development Documents shall also include outline specifications that identify major materials and systems and establish, in general, their quality levels.

  • School Improvement Plan As permitted under IC § 20-10.2-3-1.5, the Charter shall serve as the Charter School's strategic and continuous school improvement and achievement plan (hereafter, the "School Improvement Plan"). To the extent that IC § 20-10.2 applies to the Charter in its function as the School Improvement Plan, the Organizer shall comply with the requirements under IC § 20-10.2.

  • Supplier Diversity Seller shall comply with Xxxxx’s Supplier Diversity Program in accordance with Appendix V.

  • Research Project 3.1 These Materials and Data will be used by Recipient's PI solely in connection with the Research Project, as named and described in the attached research application (insert Research Project name below):

  • School Improvement The conditions which follow shall govern employee participation in any and all plans, programs, or projects included in the terms, site-based decision making, school improvement, effective schools as provided in Act 197, P.A. 1987 (Section 15.1919 (919b) MSA) or other similar plans:

  • DEVELOPMENT OR ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS/ STATEMENTS OF WORK Firms and/or individuals that assisted in the development or drafting of the specifications, requirements, statements of work, or solicitation documents contained herein are excluded from competing for this solicitation. This shall not be applicable to firms and/or individuals providing responses to a publicly posted Request for Information (RFI) associated with a solicitation.

  • Curriculum Work Service on a District curriculum committee shall be required for grade level or department chairpersons. All other teachers working on such committee(s) shall be designated (in writing) by the Curriculum Director and shall be paid, at the hourly rate contained in Schedule B, for all documented hours of committee service (up to such limits as may be imposed by the District) occurring when school is not in session (e.g. during the summer), during duty-free lunch periods or preparation periods, and before/after the teacher’s regularly scheduled work day. Curriculum committee work shall occur at such times as are determined or approved by the Curriculum Director.

  • Needs Improvement the Educator’s performance on a standard or overall is below the requirements of a standard or overall, but is not considered to be unsatisfactory at this time. Improvement is necessary and expected.

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