How do I avoid duplicate data collection for quality improvement activities for multiple funding sources and multiple regulatory entities?
CAWe all wish we had one big database that provided us with all the data we needed, in any form we needed it, at the touch of a button. Unfortunately funders and regulatory agencies are very specific in how they would like demographic and service data reported and there is no magic bullet to accomplish this. When it comes to quality improvement data collection, most agencies will encourage you to collect meaningful data to measure your quality of care based on the priorities that you have set for your program based on your mission. For instance, if you are a medical program you will surely want to show evidence that you are providing care based on recognized national standards of care. If you are an AIDS Service Organization (ASO) you will collect data that reveals your ability to provide case management services or other supportive services to your clients. This kind of data and documented activities to improve services will generally satisfy an agency that you are regularly monitorin
