Common use of Quality Improvement Clause in Contracts

Quality Improvement. Section 6.1 Hospice and Facility shall agree upon and establish written joint quality assurance and utilization review mechanisms which will meet the requirements of Hospice and Facility and verify that the requirements of this Agreement and the requirements of 42 C.F.R. § 418.108(c) are met in all respects. Section 6.2 A “Joint Review Committee” will be appointed, with each entity selecting at least three individuals, to review the quality and appropriateness of Hospice services rendered in the Facility, assess the working relationship between Hospice and the Facility, and make recommendations regarding the coordination of services. Recommendations of the Joint Review Committee will be advisory to the Facility and Hospice.