Case Studies
Improving UDS Clinical Metrics through Workflow Redesign
- Client: A health center aiming to enhance its performance on UDS clinical quality metrics
- Challenge: Inconsistent documentation and gaps in data capture within the medical records system
- Approach: Conducted a comprehensive analysis of clinical metrics and evaluated the medical records system to identify process deficiencies.
- Developed and implemented standardized clinical workflows to ensure accurate documentation and data capture
- Outcome: Achieved an average improvement of 12% across all UDS clinical metrics over 12 months.
Perfect OSV Outcome: 100% Compliance with No Conditions
- Client: FQHC proactively preparing for HRSA OSV
- Challenge: Maintain impeccable compliance record with zero margin for error.
- Approach: Provided OSV readiness walkthrough, compliance gap closure, document templates, and staff orientation.
- Outcome: Achieved 100% compliance—no conditions or findings cited during OSV.
Securing FTCA Deeming Status for Multiple Health Centers
- Client: Multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) preparing for FTCA deeming applications.
- Challenge: Complex application requirements, gaps in risk management documentation, and incomplete incident reporting systems.
- Approach: Conducted FTCA readiness reviews, standardized Risk Management Plans, developed incident tracking systems, and trained staff on documentation and reporting.
- Outcome: All clients successfully achieved FTCA deeming status without delays or application rejections
Transforming Quality through DAO’s Assessment Framework
- Client: A health center experiencing gaps in care coordination and operational performance
- Challenge: Fragmented workflows, undefined clinical roles, and inconsistent care coordination
- Approach: Implemented DAO’s Quality Transformation Assessment to uncover clinical and operational deficiencies.
- Redesigned the care coordination program, reassigned licensed clinical staff to appropriate roles, and conducted focused staff training.
- Outcome: Successful transformation of clinical operations, improved care team workflows, and enhanced care coordination across departments
