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Continuous Quality Improvement
overview | performance indicators | provider reporting requirements | provider reporting formsCQI council meetings | CQI reports | CQI resources | CQI forms | CQI policies
Overview
The goal of the San Joaquin County Emergency Medical Services Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program is to establish a system wide process for evaluating and improving the quality of prehospital care in San Joaquin County.Based on EMS community collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, CQI reveals potential areas for improvement of the EMS System, identifies training opportunities, highlights outstanding clinical performance, audits compliance with treatment protocols, and reviews specific illnesses or injuries along with their associated treatments. These efforts contribute to the continued success of our emergency medical services through a systematic process of review, analysis and improvement.
Current San Joaquin County EMS System CQI Performance Indicators
The San Joaquin County EMS System CQI performance indicators were reviewed and revised by the CQI Council in December 2007. To review the approved performance indicators for calendar year 2008 click here.
CQI ALS Provider and Base Hospital Reporting Requirements
For a description of monthly and quarterly report requirements and due dates, click here.CQI Program Monthly Reporting Forms
- Monthly SJCEMSA Advanced Airway Report Form (Excel)
- Individual Advanced Airway Attempt Report Form (PDF)
- Receiving Hospital Indicators (Word)
CQI Council Meetings
The CQI Council meets the second Wednesday of the month at 1300 hrs. Click here to view the CQI Council meeting schedule. The CQI Council membership consists of the following quality improvement liaison personnel:- EMS Medical Director
- EMS CQI/Trauma Coordinator
- EMS Prehospital Operations Coordinator
- Base Hospital Medical Director
- Base Hospital Liaison Nurse
- Receiving Hospital Liaison – (chosen by the receiving hospital nurse liaisons)
- One representative from each of the authorized advanced life support (ALS) emergency ambulance providers and first response agencies operating in San Joaquin County
- One representative from the County’s designated EMS dispatch center.
| Date/Time | Purpose | Location |
| January 9, 2008 1-3pm |
Case Reviews | SJGH Conference Dining Room Adjacent to Cafeteria |
| February 13, 2008 1-3pm |
CQI Business | SJGH Conference Room 2 |
| March 12, 2008 1-3pm |
Case Reviews | SJGH Conference Room 2 |
| April 9, 2008 1-3pm |
CQI Business | SJGH Conference Dining Room
Adjacent to Cafeteria |
| May 14, 2008 1-3pm |
Case Reviews | SJGH Conference Room 2 |
| June 11, 2008 1-3pm |
CQI Business | SJGH Conference Room 2 |
| July 9, 2008 1-3pm |
Case Reviews | SJCEMSA Classroom |
| August 13, 2008 Approx. 10:30am-12pm (following Liaison meeting) |
CQI Business | SJCEMSA Classroom |
| September 10, 2008 1-3pm |
Case Reviews | SJCEMSA Classroom |
| October 8, 2008 Approx. 10:30am-12pm (following Liaison meeting) |
CQI Business | SJCEMSA Classroom |
| November 12, 2008 1-3pm |
Case Reviews | SJCEMSA Classroom |
| December 10, 2008 Approx. 10:30am-12pm (following Liaison meeting) |
CQI Business | SJCEMSA Classroom |
Note: Occasionally ad hoc CQI meetings are scheduled with specific providers to address unusual occurrences, incidents, or performance issues. Prior to attending any CQI meeting, participants must sign an Acknowledgement of CQI Confidentiality form. If you have any questions please contact Anna Valdez at (209) 468-6818 or by e-mail at avaldez@sjgov.org.
CQI Reports
- Continuous Quality Improvement Report, EMS System Hospital Diversion, 2007
- Continuous Quality Improvement Report, EMS System Advanced Airway, 2007
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Survey, Summary of Findings
CQI Resources
- Authority for EMS Quality Improvement
- Emergency Medical Services System Quality Improvement Program Model Guidelines
- Leadership Guide to Quality Improvement for Emergency Medical Services Systems
- National EMS Research Agenda
CQI Forms
CQI Policies
- EMS Policy No. 6620, Continuous Quality Improvement Process
- EMS Policy No. 6630, Continuous Quality Improvement Council
- EMS Policy No. 6680, Research Studies
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