Pediatric Practice Quality Assurance Plan Template

1. Purpose and Scope

• Ensure consistent, high-quality pediatric care delivery
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
• Promote patient safety and satisfaction
• Support continuous quality improvement

2. Quality Metrics and Monitoring

2.1 Clinical Metrics

• Immunization rates and compliance
• Well-child visit completion rates
• Developmental screening completion
• Growth chart documentation
• Asthma action plan documentation

2.2 Operational Metrics

• Patient wait times
• Appointment availability
• No-show rates
• Patient satisfaction scores
• Care coordination efficiency

3. Safety Protocols

3.1 Clinical Safety

• Medication administration protocols
• Vaccine storage and handling
• Emergency response procedures
• Infection control measures

3.2 Facility Safety

• Equipment maintenance schedules
• Environmental safety checks
• Child-proofing measures

4. Documentation Requirements

4.1 Clinical Documentation

• Complete problem lists
• Growth chart updates
• Immunization records
• Development assessments
• Family history updates

4.2 Administrative Documentation

• Consent forms
• Release of information
• Insurance verification
• Care coordination notes

5. Staff Training and Competency

• Annual safety training
• Clinical skills assessment
• EMR proficiency
• Cultural competency
• Patient communication

6. Quality Review Process

6.1 Regular Reviews

• Monthly chart audits
• Quarterly performance reviews
• Annual comprehensive assessment

6.2 Improvement Implementation

• Action plan development
• Staff feedback integration
• Protocol updates
• Outcome tracking

7. Compliance and Reporting

• Regulatory compliance monitoring
• Incident reporting procedures
• Quality metric reporting
• Performance improvement tracking

8. Patient Experience

• Satisfaction surveys
• Feedback mechanisms
• Communication protocols
• Family engagement strategies

9. Review and Updates

• Annual plan review
• Quarterly metric assessment
• Protocol updates as needed
• Staff input integration