Ohio Administrative Code
Title 173 - Department of Aging
Chapter 173-60 - Long-Term Care Quality Initiative
Section 173-60-03 - Nursing home quality initiative: approval and rescission processes for quality improvement projects

Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 173-60-03

Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024

(A) Approval:

(1) An entity that sponsors a quality improvement project may apply for ODA's approval of its project by completing the application found by following the "submit your proposal here" link on the "Nursing Home Quality Initiative" website (https://aging.ohio.gov/nursinghomequalityimprovement), unless paragraph (B) of this rule applies.

(2) ODA shall deny a proposed project if the entity in paragraph (A)(1) of this rule does not submit a complete application.

(3) ODA, in consultation with the state long-term care ombudsman, shall review a proposed project, then decide whether to approve or deny the project.

(B) Pre-approval: ODA may approve a quality improvement project without receiving an application from an entity that sponsors that project if the project meets all the following qualifications:

(1) The project qualifies for ODA's approval under rule 173-60-02 of the Administrative Code.

(2) A nursing home voluntarily participates in the project.

(3) One of the following entities administers the project:
(a) ODA's technical assistance program (TAP) for nursing homes.

(b) ODH's provider resource and education program (PREP).

(c) The quality improvement organization (QIO) contracted with the centers for medicare and medicaid services under 42 U.S.C. 1320c-2.

(C) Rescission: If an approved quality-improvement project no longer qualifies for ODA's approval under rule 173-60-02 of the Administrative Code, then ODA shall remove it from the "Nursing Home Quality Initiative" website.

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