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Data Quality and Analysis: Managing and Using Home and Community-Based Services Data for Quality Improvement
04/07/2006 | Requests *Summary
What do program managers need informed about with data quality management? Many rely on technical staff to actually conduct the technical aspects of data import, cleaning and analysis. Nevertheless, it is important for a program manager to understand the process and to provide the time and resources necessary to produce reliable and accurate data. This paper focuses on ways to assure the accuracy, discusses tools for analyzing trends and patterns and provides tips on interpreting results.
Author
Fralich, Julie; Booth, Maureen; Keith, Robert
Available Files
- Discussion Paper PDF (1,072K, 24 pages)
Keywords
analyzing trends; data analysis;
Topic
Quality, Waiver
Type/Tool
Data, Manuals, Reports
Source
Rutgers/NASHP, Muskie School of Public Service
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
04/07/2006
Contact
Taryn Bowe
tbowe@usm.maine.edu
tbowe@usm.maine.edu
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