A. The department shall develop and maintain a quality assurance system to improve and enhance the quality of support and services for persons with developmental disabilities. The management information system portion of the quality assurance system shall track and maintain information concerning the characteristics of the persons served, support and services received and the length of time support and services are provided.
B. The program evaluation portion of the quality assurance system shall consist of a comprehensive collection of data from providers and analysis of measures of effectiveness, efficiency and consumer satisfaction.
C. The department shall adopt regulations that ensure compliance with recognized professional standards for support and services.
History: Laws 1993, ch. 50, § 14.