The QIP is designed to improve consumer outcomes, service provider performance, and the quality of services. Participating service providers that meet or exceed quality measures developed by DDS with input from stakeholders, are eligible for incentive payments.
The QIP Stakeholder Workgroup helped determine six areas of focus for the QIP, those six areas are below. Each focus area has one or more quality measure(s) tied to specific desired outcomes, with corresponding performance targets and incentives.
For more information about the QIP, please click here.
ARFPSHN Prevention and Wellness PDF
- The desired outcome of quality measure is for individuals living in Adult Residential Facilities for Persons with Special Health Needs (ARFPSHNs) to receive preventative health services at medically recommended frequency.
For questions about the Prevention and Wellness quality measure, please email: QIPWellness@dds.ca.gov
- The desired outcome is that individuals who want CIE are employed.
- Quality Incentive Program – Employment Access Incentive PaymentsPDF
For questions about the Employment Access quality measure, please email: QIPEmpAccess@dds.ca.gov
- The desired outcome is that individuals receive CIE placement support in accordance with their preferences and needs.
- Quality Incentive Program – Employment Capacity IncentivesPDF
For questions about the Employment Capacity quality measure, please email: QIPEmpCapacity@dds.ca.gov
Consumer Satisfaction with CIE PDF
- The desired outcome is that individuals are satisfied with their employment supports and CIE placement.
Access to Early Start Services for Children and Families PDF
- The desired outcome is that children and families receive timely access to Early Start services.
For questions about the Early Intervention quality measure, please email: QIPEarlyInt@dds.ca.gov
Direct Service Professional (DSP) Turnover Rate PDF
- The desired outcome is that individuals are satisfied by the continuity of their Direct Service Professional (DSP).
- Quality Incentive Program – Service Access & Workforce Capacity – September 2022 PDF
- Enclosure B PDF
Direct Service Professional (DSP) Average Tenure PDF
- The desired outcome is that individuals are satisfied by the continuity of their Direct Service Professional (DSP).
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Workforce Data
Direct Service Professional (DSP) Training PDF
- The desired outcome is that DSPs have the skills needed to provide high quality supports and increased core competencies.
Direct Service Professional (DSP) Vacancy Rate PDF
- The desired outcome is that individuals have timely access to services.
- Quality Incentive Program – Service Access & Workforce Capacity – September 2022 PDF
- Enclosure B PDF
Direct Service Professional (DSP) Language Fluency PDF
- The desired outcome is that individuals and their families (where applicable) are supported by staff who communicate in individuals’ preferred language.
Individual and Family Satisfaction PDF
- The desired outcome is that individuals and families are satisfied with the services and supports they receive; such as how they spend their time, choices about their life decisions, and where they live.
Last modified: September 21, 2023
