Using Data as a Quality Tool in Developmental Disabilities

Gain skills in how to analyze data on risk and quality improvement common to programs and systems that serve people with disabilities. This content includes:

• An overview of the importance of creating a culture of safety, addressing the potential for human error and recognizing special risks in organizations serving people with disabilities
• Identifying patterns and trends that may be associated with increased risk of harm by using statistical procedures
• How to use instructions for conducting simple statistical analysis and communicate findings
• Practical examples from disability service systems
• Checklists, forms, and tools