Nutrition Practice Quality Assurance Plan Template

1. Quality Program Structure

Leadership and Accountability

• Designated Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator
• Quality Committee composition
• Roles and responsibilities matrix

Documentation Requirements

• Clinical documentation standards
• Record keeping protocols
• Electronic health record compliance

2. Clinical Standards

Assessment Protocols

• Standardized nutrition assessment tools
• Evidence-based screening methods
• Documentation requirements

Treatment Planning

• Care plan development guidelines
• Goal-setting criteria
• Outcome measurement standards

3. Quality Metrics

Clinical Outcomes

• Patient progress tracking
• Treatment success rates
• Readmission rates

Patient Satisfaction

• Satisfaction survey protocols
• Feedback collection methods
• Response analysis procedures

4. Safety and Risk Management

Clinical Safety

• Allergy documentation protocols
• Dietary restriction tracking
• Medical emergency procedures

Privacy and Security

• HIPAA compliance measures
• Data protection protocols
• Information security standards

5. Professional Development

Staff Training

• Continuing education requirements
• Competency assessments
• Professional certification tracking

Performance Review

• Staff evaluation criteria
• Peer review process
• Quality improvement participation

6. Quality Improvement

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Quality indicator tracking
• Audit procedures
• Data analysis methods

Action Planning

• Improvement initiative development
• Implementation strategies
• Outcome measurement

7. Compliance and Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

• State and federal requirements
• Professional standards adherence
• Licensing maintenance

Quality Reporting

• Internal reporting schedule
• External reporting requirements
• Performance metric tracking