Common use of Written Description Clause in Contracts

Written Description. Contractor shall implement and maintain a written description of its QIS that shall include the following: A. Organizational commitment to the delivery of quality health care services as evidenced by goals and objectives which are approved by Contractor’s governing body and periodically evaluated and updated. B. Organizational chart showing the key staff and the committees and bodies responsible for Quality Improvement activities including reporting relationships of QIS committee(s) and staff within Contractor's organization. C. Qualifications of staff responsible for quality improvement studies and activities, including education, experience and training. D. A description of the system for Provider review of QIS findings, which at a minimum, demonstrates physician and other appropriate professional involvement and includes provisions for providing feedback to staff and Providers, regarding QIS study outcomes. E. The role, structure, and function of the quality improvement committee. F. The processes and procedures designed to ensure that all Medically Necessary Covered Services are available and accessible to all Members regardless of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, religion, language, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status, physical or mental disability, or identification with any other persons or groups defined in Penal Code 422.56, and that all Covered Services are provided in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. G. A description of the mechanisms used to continuously review, evaluate, and improve access to and availability of services. The description shall include methods to ensure that members are able to obtain appointments within established standards. H. Description of the quality of clinical care services provided, including, but not limited to, preventive services for children and adults, perinatal care, primary care, specialty, emergency, inpatient, and ancillary care services. I. Description of the activities, including activities used by Members that are Seniors and Persons with Disabilities or persons with chronic conditions, and Members who use MLTSS in accordance with the standards set forth in 42 CFR 438.330(b)(5), designed to assure the provision of case management, coordination and continuity of care services. Such activities shall include, but are not limited to, those designed to assure availability and access to care, clinical services, and care management.

Written Description. Contractor shall implement and maintain a written description of its QIS that shall include the following: A. Organizational commitment to the delivery of quality health care services as evidenced by goals and objectives which are approved by Contractor’s governing body and periodically evaluated and updated. B. Organizational chart showing the key staff and the committees and bodies responsible for Quality Improvement quality improvement activities including reporting relationships of QIS committee(s) and staff within Contractor's organization. C. Qualifications of staff responsible for quality improvement studies and activities, including education, experience and training. D. A description of the system for Provider review of QIS findings, which at a minimum, demonstrates physician and other appropriate professional involvement and includes provisions for providing feedback to staff and Providers, regarding QIS study outcomes. E. The role, structure, and function of the quality improvement committee. F. The processes and procedures designed to ensure that all Medically Necessary Covered Services are available and accessible to all Members regardless of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, religion, language, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status, physical or mental disability, or identification with any other persons or groups defined in Penal Code 422.56, and that all Covered Services are provided in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. G. A description of the mechanisms used to continuously review, evaluate, and improve access to and availability of services. The description shall include methods to ensure that members Members are able to obtain appointments within established standards. H. Description of the quality of clinical care services provided, including, but not limited to, preventive services for children and adults, perinatal care, primary care, specialty, emergency, inpatient, and ancillary care services. I. Description of the activities, including activities used by Members that are Seniors and Persons with Disabilities or persons with chronic conditions, and Members who use MLTSS in accordance with the standards set forth in 42 CFR 438.330(b)(5), designed to assure the provision of case management, coordination and continuity of care services. Such activities shall include, but are not limited to, those designed to assure availability and access to care, clinical services, and care management.

Written Description. Contractor shall implement and maintain a written description of its QIS that shall include the following: A. Organizational commitment to the delivery of quality health care services as evidenced by goals and objectives which are approved by Contractor’s governing body and periodically evaluated and updated. B. Organizational chart showing the key staff and the committees and bodies responsible for Quality Improvement quality improvement activities including reporting relationships of QIS committee(s) and staff within Contractor's organization. C. Qualifications of staff responsible for quality improvement studies and activities, including education, experience and training. D. A description of the system for Provider review of QIS findings, which at a minimum, demonstrates physician and other appropriate professional involvement and includes provisions for providing feedback to staff and Providers, regarding QIS study outcomes. E. The role, structure, and function of the quality improvement committee. F. The processes and procedures designed to ensure that all Medically Necessary Covered Services are available and accessible to all Members regardless of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, religion, language, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status, physical or mental disability, or identification with any other persons or groups defined in Penal Code 422.56, and that all Covered Services are provided in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. G. A description of the mechanisms used to continuously review, evaluate, and improve access to and availability of services. The description shall include methods to ensure that members Members are able to obtain appointments within established standards. H. Description of the quality of clinical care services provided, including, but not limited to, preventive services for children and adults, perinatal care, primary care, specialty, emergency, inpatient, and ancillary care services. I. Description of the activities, including activities used by Members that are Seniors and Persons with Disabilities or persons with chronic conditions, and Members who use MLTSS in accordance with the standards set forth in 42 CFR 438.330(b)(5), designed to assure the provision of case management, coordination and continuity of care services. Such activities shall include, but are not limited to, those designed to assure availability and access to care, clinical services, services and care management.

Written Description. Contractor shall implement and maintain a written description of its QIS that shall include the following: A. Organizational commitment to the delivery of quality health care services as evidenced by goals and objectives which are approved by Contractor’s governing body and periodically evaluated and updated. B. Organizational chart showing the key staff and the committees and bodies responsible for Quality Improvement quality improvement activities including reporting relationships of QIS committee(s) and staff within the Contractor's ’s organization. C. Qualifications of staff responsible for quality improvement studies and activities, including education, experience and training. D. A description of the system for Provider review of QIS findings, which at a minimum, demonstrates physician and other appropriate professional involvement and includes provisions for providing feedback to staff and ProvidersProvider, regarding QIS study outcomes. E. The role, structure, and function of the quality improvement committee. F. The processes and procedures designed to ensure that all Medically Necessary Covered Services are available and accessible to all Members regardless of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, religion, language, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status, physical or mental disability, or identification with any other persons or groups defined in Penal Code 422.56, and that all Covered Services are provided in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. G. A description of the mechanisms used to continuously review, evaluate, and improve access to and availability of services. The description shall include methods to ensure that members are able to obtain appointments within established standards. H. Description of the quality of clinical care services provided, including, but not limited to, preventive services for children and adults, perinatal care, primary care, specialty, emergency, inpatient, and ancillary care services. I. Description of the activities, including activities used by Members members that are Seniors and Persons with Disabilities or persons with and chronic conditions, and Members who use MLTSS in accordance with the standards set forth in 42 CFR 438.330(b)(5), designed to assure the provision of case management, coordination and continuity of care services. Such activities shall include, but are not limited to, those designed to assure availability and access to care, clinical services, and care management.